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| Genre/Form: | Handbooks, manuals, etc |
|---|---|
| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Chris Cook; John Paxton |
| ISBN: | 0333792033 9780333792032 |
| OCLC Number: | 44446743 |
| Notes: | Rev. ed. of: European political facts, 1900-1996. 4th ed. 1998. Includes index. |
| Description: | ix, 481 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | International Organizations -- The United Nations (UN) -- The League of Nations -- Bank for International Settlements (BIS) -- International Labour Organization (ILO) -- International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) -- World Confederation of Labour (WCL) -- Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) -- Western European Union (WEU) -- Council of Europe -- European Union (EU) -- European Free Trade Association (EFTA) -- Nordic Council -- Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) -- The Warsaw Pact -- Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (COMECON or CMEA) -- Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) -- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD, BERD) -- Other European Organizations -- Heads of State -- Parliaments -- Ministers -- Elections -- Political Parties -- Justice -- Defence and Treaties -- Dependencies -- Population -- New Countries. |
| Series Title: | Historical and political facts (Palgrave (Firm)) |
| Responsibility: | Chris Cook and John Paxton. |
| More information: |
Abstract:
A reference on Europe in the 20th century. Sections cover heads of state, elections, wars and treaties, among other topics. The end result (updated to 1 January 2000) provides a useful compendium for students, academics and researchers. Events since the last edition receive full attention.
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'It would be necessary to consult long runs of many reference works to obtain the vast amount of information and statistics which is so clearly set out in this fascinating new compilation.' - International Affairs 'Chris Cook and John Paxton, two experienced compilers of data on economic and political matters, have produced a very useful collection of information about the affairs of Europe.' - Roger Morgan, New Europe '...adds new features and countries to what has already been a strong resource for more than 25 years.' - Frank L. Wilson, American Reference Books Annual Read more...
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