Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Re=3295&N=3+4359+4294827661 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324824 The small country that most westerners know little about, and often do not about at all, has only recently, of course, been a republic. Brezianu, a specialist in European intellectual history and Chief of the Romanian Language Service of the Voice of America, includes information from when the Romans conquered the area in the second century, the long fight for independence from the Ottoman Empire, the century as part of the Russian Empire and the next as part of the Soviet Union, and life as a multi-ethnic, multi-linguistic republic. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324828 Presents some 350 entries on chief characteristics of Italys social, political, and cultural changes since the Napoleonic era, illustrating the rich complexity of Italys evolution, especially in the 20th century. Special attention is paid to political figures, formative events, and intellectual movements. Includes a chronology. Gilbert is a professor in Italian studies at the University of Bath, England. Nilsson is retired from the Dickinson College Center for International Studies in Bologna, Italy. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=311901 Provides an overview of the history and current events of Belgium, with an extensive chronology, a broad introduction, and entries that highlight the countrys most significant people, organizations, political and social institutions, and economy and culture. Appendices offer lists and statistical information on leaders, governments, and the economy. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324829 Considers not just the official eastern European state that came into existence in 1993, but the history and development of the region and people through the previous states that incorporated them, including tribal entities, the Hungarian kingdom, and Czechoslovakia. Kirschbaum (political science and international studies, York U., Canada) supports the articles on people, places, events, trends, institutions, and so on, with a brief historical introduction, a chronology, and maps ranging from the ninth century to the present. Well cross- referenced. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324827 Entries explore major themes and intricacies of Austrias history, covering the countrys Habsburg and pre-Habsburg legacy, its political and cultural elite, its provinces, and its leading cities. Includes an in-depth introduction, a chronology, b&w historical maps, and appendix on heads of state. The author is a professor of history at Brooklyn College. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324825 Having lived in Yugoslavia most of his life, Suster (economics, U. of New Haven, Connecticut) provides a broad reference not only on the Serbian remnant of socialist Yugoslavia, but on the history and culture of the people and region that has shaped the current struggles. Drawing together the perspectives of historians, political scientists, artists and art historians, economists, and others, he includes a chronology, statistical annex, maps and tables, notes on the Cyrillic alphabet and latinization of Serbian words, a topically- arranged bibliography, and extensive cross-referencing. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=311904 Contains entries on historical and contemporary aspects of Denmark, covering politics, the military, economy, society, the arts, and religion, as well as the Danish welfare state and Danish relations with the European Union and countries outside of Europe. An introduction provides an overview of Danish history and politics. Includes a chronology and reference appendices. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324833 This historical dictionary of Belarus covers a multitude of subjects including history, economy, politics, religion, society, culture, and demographics, as well as providing maps, a historical chronology, and notes on terminology and spelling. In addition, a historical essay describes the countrys domination by Russia, Poland, and other countries, treats Belaruss brief periods of partial or complete independence, and addresses its current status. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324830 Approximately 500 entries present basic information on persons and topics from Dutch political, intellectual, and colonial history and culture. Also included is an introductory essay, a chronology, and a bibliography for finding further information. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324834 Alphabetical entries of a paragraph to two pages in length overview the history of the Czech state. Includes a chronology, b&w maps, an extensive bibliography, lists of leaders, and texts of documents. Useful for libraries supporting Eastern European Studies. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=315818 The main part of this volume consists of a dictionary providing basic factual information about the Roma (Gypsies), including important people and places and terms relating to historical and political events. Also included is a chronology; a discussion of the ethnic origins, migrations, and major historical events of the diverse Roma people; and appendices listing international resolutions concerning the Roma. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324832 Includes a detailed introduction, a chronology each for events and rulers, maps, and such lists as Administrative Divisions of the current republic and principal bodies of water. Among the listings are acronyms of technical terminology and institutions. Others provide information on events, people, and institutions related to politics, culture, society, and the economy from the earliest days of the Kievan Rus to the present. Very well cross-referenced. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324831 A resource for those who want to find out more about this newly independent former part of the Yugoslav Republic. The entries cover the Ancient Macedonian Kingdom and Macedonia under the empires of the Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. Also includes a chronology and an extensive bibliography. Appends information on political parties, geographical and personal names, and the alphabet. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324835 A handy source on the important personalities, political parties, administrative structures, and recent events that are shaping the new Bulgaria. Researchers can use the dictionarys concise entries to discover important people, places, and events in Bulgarias past, or to learn about its economy, society, and culture. Included are a chronology of Bulgarian history, a transliteration scheme for Cyrillic script, and lists of Bulgarian rulers, cabinets, and political parties and organizations. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324836 Alphabetically arranged entries cover Hungarian history from 2000 B.C. to the current, post-communist period, focusing primarily on historical and political aspects while not excluding other aspects of society and culture. Includes a few maps and a glossary of geographic terms to accommodate repeatedly altered names of towns, provinces, and ethnic groups. An historical overview and a chronology are provided, as well as listings of heads of state, and of abbreviations and acronyms. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=251011 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=251694 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=280556 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=251016 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=251699 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=364395 American and Romanian scholars team up to produce a comprehensive reference on the eastern European country. The entries provide information about people, places, events, institutions, past and present regimes, economics, society, and culture. Language does not seem to be considered. The extensive but unannotated bibliography is divided topically. Also included are two maps, a chronology, and a list of rulers. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324837 Contains 450 entries on places, people, historical events, geography, culture, language, the diaspora that includes over half of all Albanian speakers, and the personalities trying to forge a new country while the Balkan Peninsula resumes its traditional activity. Includes three maps and a chronology extending from the Illyrian inhabitants of 2,000 BC to the Popes visit in 1993. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=311902 A reference guide to the relatively unknown but prosperous European nation outlining the key figures and events of its past and present. The dictionary includes over 350 entries covering all aspects of Luxembourg history as well as significant aspects of its politics, society, economy, and culture. Barteau (former head of the American International School of Luxemberg) supplies an introductory overview of the countrys geography, language, religion, government, and education. Contains maps, photographs, historical chronology, lists of rulers and prime ministers, and a comprehensive bibliography keyed by topic. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=311903 A dictionary of Spanish history beginning with Napoleons invasion in 1807 (and defeat in 1813) continuing through the Civil War (1936-1939) and Spains entry into the European Union following Francos death. Smith (modern Spanish history, U. of Southampton) compiles a brief reference to the periods economic, social and political history, focusing on leading figures, key political parties, institutions, and cultural life. The reference is most useful for information regarding the late 19th century through the Civil War, and considerably lacking in contemporary detail. Includes a detailed chronology, annotated bibliography, maps, and tables of economic and political trends. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324839 Offers some 400 entries on terms, people, organizations, concepts, and events in the history of the newly independent European state, focusing on the post-1945 period and especially the past decade, with entries on education, geography, and economic development as well as politics and culture. Includes a brief survey of Slovene history, maps, a chronology, and a guide to pronunciation. For students, scholars, researchers, and those interested in the region. No index. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=180207 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324841 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324838 Focuses on people and events since the Republic of Croatia rose from the ashes of Yugoslavia in 1990, including Croatians living outside the country and other peoples living within it. But also provides information on the history of the people and the region back to the later Roman Empire, and of the stable social, cultural, and linguistic foundations underlying the currently precarious political and military situation. Includes an extensive, topical bibliography, though articles are not referenced individually. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=161003 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=324840