Nordic, Central, and Southeastern Europe 2024–2025

Nordic, Central, and Southeastern Europe 2024–2025
Author: Bojka Djukanovic
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 661
Release: 2024-07-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 1538185873

The World Today Series: Nordic, Central, and Southeastern Europe is an annually updated presentation of each sovereign country in Nordic, Central and Southeastern Europe, past and present. It is organized by individual chapters for each country and presents a complete and authoritative overview of each region’s geography, people, history, political system, constitution, parliament, parties, political leaders, and elections. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students. Now in its 23rd edition, the content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student and library budgets.

Nordic, Central, and Southeastern Europe 2023–2024

Nordic, Central, and Southeastern Europe 2023–2024
Author: Wayne C. Thompson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 630
Release: 2023-06-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1538176130

Nordic, Central, and Southeastern Europe 2020–2022 provides students with vital information on these countries through a thorough and expert overview of political and economic histories, current events, and emerging trends.

Western Europe 2024–2025

Western Europe 2024–2025
Author: Wayne C. Thompson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 469
Release: 2024-07-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1538185954

The World Today Series: Western Europe is an annually updated presentation of each sovereign country in Western Europe, past and present. It is organized by individual chapters for each country expertly covering the region’s geography, people, history, political system, constitution, parliament, parties, political leaders and elections. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students. Now in its 42nd edition, the content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student budgets.

A Wider Europe

A Wider Europe
Author: Michael J. Baun
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2000-08-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1461740525

This clear and engaging text examines the process and politics of the European UnionOs OEasternO enlargement, beginning with its initial response to the 1989 revolution up through the Helsinki summit decisions of December 1999. Michael Baun explores such topics as the EUOs original decision to enlarge, the pre-accession strategy for prospective members, the key political decisions on launching and expanding the accession negotiations, and the actual progress of the negotiations. He also examines the EUOs efforts to reform its policies and institutions in advance of enlargement. Throughout, Baun weaves in understandable explanations of the complex multilevel process of EU decisionmaking. He concludes by considering the limits of enlargement and its consequences for the EUOs future development.

The A to Z of Sweden

The A to Z of Sweden
Author: Irene Scobbie
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2010-05-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 146167218X

Once part of the Kalmar Union-along with Denmark and Norway-the Kingdom of Sweden broke free in order to govern itself in the early 1500s, and for more than a century afterwards it was a force to be reckoned with. At its peak, it was twice the size that it is today, but with the secession of Finland in 1809 and the rise of Russia, Sweden changed its path and instead turned toward neutrality and a peaceful existence. Today, Sweden boasts a healthy economy, and it is an important member of the European Union, as well a major contributor to international activities. The A to Z of Sweden relates the history of Sweden through a chronology, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, an introductory essay, a bibliography, appendixes, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, and institutions, this dictionary provides information ranging from politics to economics, from education to religion, and from music to literature.

The Soviet Union and Cold War Neutrality and Nonalignment in Europe

The Soviet Union and Cold War Neutrality and Nonalignment in Europe
Author: Mark Kramer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 645
Release: 2021-03-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 179363193X

The Soviet Union and Cold War Neutrality and Nonalignment in Europe examines how the neutral European countries and the Soviet Union interacted after World War II. Amid the Cold War division of Europe into Western and Eastern blocs, several long-time neutral countries abandoned neutrality and joined NATO. Other countries remained neutral but were still perceived as a threat to the Soviet Union’s sphere of influence. Based on extensive archival research, this volume offers state-of-the-art essays about relations between Europe’s neutral states and the Soviet Union during the Cold War and how these relations were perceived by other powers.

Dacia

Dacia
Author: Ion Grumeza
Publisher: University Press of America
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2009-05-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 076184466X

This book tells the little known story of Dacia, the powerful and rich land that became Transylvania and Romania. This kingdom was once the cornerstone of Eastern Europe. By A.D. 1, Dacia was the third largest military power in Europe, after the Romans and Germans. Most historians mistook the Dacians for Sarmatians, Scythians, even Slavs. This book revives the Dacian history and contributes to our understanding of the region as it is today. The wars, economy, and traditions of this Transylvanian land permeate the geopolitics of today's Balkan countries. To understand what is happening today in Modern Europe, we need to return to the study of this area. This book provides the context for the invasions that molded the Balkan and Eastern European nations that continue to redraw their borders and impose ethnic domination on each other.

Historical Dictionary of Cyprus

Historical Dictionary of Cyprus
Author: Farid Mirbagheri
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2021-12-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 1538111586

As a major tourist destination and the most eastern member of the European Union, housing two British Sovereign Bases and sitting at the intersection of three continents, Cyprus attracts international attention in more ways than one; hence the complex web of converging and conflicting outside interests that has marked and scarred the country’s history. Since 2009, when the previous edition appeared, further big changes have occurred with the United Nations-led efforts to bring about a settlement to the Cyprus problem as well as the latest on the exploration of hydrocarbon in the eastern Mediterranean seabed. Historical Dictionary of Cyprus, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has several hundred cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, architecture, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Cyprus.

Nordic, Central, and Southeastern Europe 2024-2025

Nordic, Central, and Southeastern Europe 2024-2025
Author: Bojka Djukanovic
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781538185865

Nordic, Central, and Southeastern Europe 2020-2022 provides students with vital information on these countries through a thorough and expert overview of political and economic histories, current events, and emerging trends.

The Limits of Alliance

The Limits of Alliance
Author: Andrew A. Michta
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2006
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780742538658

The Limits of Alliance surveys the security policies of the states in North and Central Europe in the context of a declining North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the emerging European Security and Defense Policy. It analyzes U.S. policy toward the region and examines the continued viability of alignments inherited from the Cold War era. It concludes that although NATO will continue to exist in the coming decade, the hollowing-out of the alliance will be accompanied by a shift in transatlantic security relations toward bilateralism determined by regional security considerations.