European Political Facts 1900-1996 (Palgrave Historical & Political Facts S)

This edition is fully revised, updated and enlarged, beginning in 1900 rather than 1918, and documenting the momentous changes in European politics since 1990, including the fall of Communism, the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the tragedy of former Yugoslavia. There is a section on the 'new nation' of Europe, an enlarged section of statistics on the European Union and an expanded glossary to make this an even more indispensable reference guide to a turbulent century of European politics. Front Matter....Pages i-ix International Organizations....Pages 1-31 Heads of State....Pages 32-58 Parliaments....Pages 59-99 Ministers....Pages 100-162 Elections....Pages 163-277 Political Parties....Pages 278-328 Justice....Pages 329-355 Defence and Treaties....Pages 356-372 Dependencies....Pages 373-388 Population....Pages 389-402 New Countries....Pages 403-406 Back Matter....Pages 407-434 Chris Cook And John Paxton. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.