(Hardback, 2nd edition)

This chronological account traces the history of Afghanistan from pre-civilization to present-day events and considers the future of democracy in Afghanistan.

For centuries, Afghanistan has endured control by a gamut of political regimes as a result of its strategic location along the trade route between Asia and the Middle East.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

Presenting an accessible introduction to Argentina's complex history, this book enables readers to better understand how Argentina's history follows and diverges from other South American nations.

(Hardback)

Australia has its foundations in aboriginal history and the white colonial history. Intertwined with this are the impact of colonialism and federalism, indentured servitude and convict transportation, the effects of El Nino on European-style farming, gold rushes, ethnicity and religious tolerance.

(Hardback)

This comprehensive overview of the history of Bulgaria covers events in this important Balkan nation from its 9th-century origins in the first Bulgarian Empire through the present day.

(Hardback)

Includes narrative histories that provide a chronological examination of the political, cultural, philosophical, social, and religious continuities in each nation's long rich history.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

(Hardback, 3rd edition)

(Paperback)

Chinese society and culture are evolving with a booming economy, expansion, production of consumer and industrial goods, and a growing influence upon the world. The History of China enables readers to delve into the rich history of this powerful nation.

(Hardback)

This book begins with a survey of Congo's early history, when diverse peoples such as the Luba, the Kuba, and the Nilotic inhabited the area, and continues by tracing the country's history through the Belgian period of colonization and the dictatorships of Mobutu and Kabila.

(Paperback, NIPPOD)

(Hardback)

Concise yet thorough, this engaging book provides an overview of the unique history of an increasingly important Central American nation.

The History of Costa Rica provides a thorough, straightforward narrative of a Central American country that has become increasingly more visible since the end of the 20th century.

(Paperback)

This title provides a comprehensive introduction to the intertwined histories of Croatia and Slovenia, two Balkan nations and former members of the Yugoslav Federation.

(Hardback)

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

A thorough examination of the history of Cuba, focusing primarily on the period from the revolution in 1959 to the present day.

This historical overview connects significant events from Cuba's past with the country's current social and political changes.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

(Hardback)

This handbook provides an unmatched, comprehensive political history of Ecuador written in English.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

Providing a valuable resource for readers seeking information on all periods of Egyptian history, this book covers Egypt starting from ancient times and continuing through the medieval Islamic period to focus on the events of last 100 years, including the aborted revolution of 2011.

(Hardback)

Plagued by political instability, economic hardships, and massacres of innocent men, women, and children, El Salvador has fought for freedom throughout the centuries. Students will find The History of El Salvador to be an invaluable source for social studies, history, current events, and political science classes.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Finland was annexed to Russia as a result of wars between the Swedish king and Russian rulers in 1809, bringing about the Age of Autonomy or Imperial Era. The Age of Independence came when Finland's leaders declared the country's political independence in 1917 as a result of turmoil in Russia after World War I.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

(Hardback)

Every library should replace its outdated histories of Germany with this comprehensive and highly readable narrative history that traces Germany from antiquity through 1998.

(Hardback)

Gocking provides a historical overview of Ghana from the emergence of precolonial states through increasing contact with Europeans that led to the establishment of formal colonial rule by Great Britian at the end of the 19th century.