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This addition to The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations provides an updated, clear, and concise history of Great Britain that will be of value to undergraduates and to a general readership

This updated and expanded volume serves as an introduction to the history of Great Britain, from prehistory to the present.

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This title presents an overview of the political, social, and cultural development of Britain from Roman rule to 2004.

(Hardback)

This complete history of Greece documents ancient times to the present, giving specific attention to its emergence as a modern European nation after the destruction, disease, and death Greece suffered during World War II and the subsequent civil war.

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The History of Haiti is the perfect addition to any high school, public, or undergraduate library.

The work includes a timeline of important events, biographies of important figures in Haiti's history, a glossary of terms, and a bibliographic essay.

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This book provides a political and cultural history of Honduras, covering the era of the Mayan and Lenca civilizations to today's current political strife.

Honduras has suffered both political trauma and natural disasters throughout its history.

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Based upon the most recent research, this thought-provoking, up-to-date survey of the history of Iceland provides unique insight into the challenges facing a small nation in a globalized world.

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(Hardback, 2nd edition)

This accessible, narrative account follows Indian history over its 9,000 year trajectory, from the ancient Harappans to today, emphasizing events and issues of the 20th and 21st centuries.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

This comprehensive survey of Iran's historical development covers everything from its origins in ancient empires to its status as a modern nation-state.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

This revised edition examines North and South Korea's political, socio-economic, and cultural history from the Neolithic period to the early 21st century, including issues of recent political unrest and preparations for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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The tiny country of Kuwait grabbed the world's attention during the Gulf War, during which its natural petroleum resource became the envy of its neighboring country of Iraq.

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Covers Libyan history from the prehistoric period through the Phoenician, Roman, and Islamic/Ottoman periods to Italian colonization, independence, and the 2011 uprising and civil war.

Libya experienced its own Arab Spring in February of 2011, ultimately leading to a civil war in which different groups have since been vying for power.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

This sweeping introduction unveils the fascinating, complex, and evolving history of Mexico-from its earliest settlement to the first decade of the 21st century.

(Hardback)

This text provides a thorough examination of the history of Myanmar from Neolithic times to the present.

(Hardback)

The volume includes a timeline of historical events, biographical entries of notable people in the history of New Zealand, a glossary of Maori terms, and a bibliographic essay.

With its closest neighbor some 1,200 miles away, New Zealand is one of the most geographically isolated countries in the world.

(Hardback)

This concise history of Nicaragua provides the reader with a history of the ways in which key political and economic factors have contributed to the creation of the modern nation.

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This succinct, authoritative, and engagingly written history of Nigeria from its earliest beginnings through 1998 provides an excellent introduction to the country's history.

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Examines the post-Spanish period when the Columbian province of Panama became a forgotten backwater until European powers and the USA began vying for canal rights. This work details the events, figures, and intricacies of the Panama-US relationship, which dominated Panama's history for the entire 20th century.

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This book offers a concise yet comprehensive history of Puerto Rico, from the reign of Taino Indians through its centuries as a Spanish colony to its present-day standing as a thriving economic force in Latin America with a unique and ever-evolving relationship with the United States.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

An updated edition of the acclaimed history of Russia, this new volume includes a wealth of material on events of the last decade.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

The revised edition of this comprehensive survey follows the political, military, religious, economic, and diplomatic history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from pre-Muhammad times to the present day.

With its huge oil reserves and notoriety regarding human rights issues, Saudi Arabia has long been a country in the global spotlight.

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With the outbreak of war in the former Yugoslavia in 1991, interest in Balkan history has increased and become emotionally charged. This work should help readers to understand the complex web of Serbian history, politics, society, and culture.