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Gale Encyclopedia of World History
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Government and Politics
eBook version- Published by Gale
Gale Encyclopedia of World History: Governments provides a broad overview of national governments throughout history, explaining their structures and histories, key players and events, and how governments effect---and are affected by---social change.
In two volumes, the set is organized chronologically, by era, into chapters. Chapters include:
- Early Societies through Classical Civilizations
- Expanding Cultural Exchange
- Pre-Modern World
- Rise of the Colonial Empires
- Revolutions and the Emergence of Nation-States
- World Wars and the Rise of Modern Autocracies
- Postwar Era
- End of Colonialism
- Post-Communist World
Each chapter includes an introductory essay on the types of governments emerging at that time followed by government entries grouped under consistent subheads:
- Type of Government
- Background
- Government Structure
- Political Parties and Factions
- Major Events
- Aftermath OR 21st Century
Gale Encyclopedia of World History: Governments consists of approximately 400 entries, including subject entries and biographies that average about 1,000 words; 350 images, including maps; a chronology; a glossary; sources for further study; and a general index.
Review:
"the work is extremely informative and brings new perspectives with an unusual array of categories and rubrics."
--ARBA, March 2009
- Published/Released: December 2007
- Original Copyright: 2008
- ISBN 13: 9781414431550
- ISBN 10: 1414431554
- DDC: 327.003
- Product number: 234222
- Shipping Weight: 1.00 lbs (0.45 kgs)
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