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
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