(Hardback)

An introduction to the history of Brazil from its origins to the 1990s. The history unfolds in narrative chronological chapters from the Portuguese conquest to the democratically elected government under Cardoso. It also contains biographical sketches of 40 prominent Brazilians.

(Hardback)

Starting with the Maya in ancient Mesoamerica, the History of Central America continues with European contact and the subsequent subjugation of the people of Central America.

(Hardback)

This history of Holland, from its earliest beginnings to the present day, provides the most up-to-date survey of modern Dutch history, including the current Dutch approach to a number of social issues, such as the welfare state, the environment, socialized medicine, and the role of the military in the post-Cold War world.

(Hardback)

A part of "The Greenwood Histories of Modern Nations" series, it discusses Indonesian history beginning with settlement and social development in 5000 BCE, through the Colonial Era, the Independence Movement, the Sukarno Era, and the Soeharto Era, to the 2004 elections. It features a biographical section and a timeline of historical events.

(Hardback)

Ideal for students and general readers, the History of Iraq is part of Greenwood's Histories of Modern Nations series.

Ideal for students and general readers, the History of Iraq is part of Greenwood's Histories of Modern Nations series.

(Hardback)

An introduction to the history of Ireland, from its beginnings in the Neolithic era to events and issues in the year 2000. Chronologically arranged chapters trace the political, economic, social and cultural history of Ireland and the key personalities who shaped it.

(Hardback)

The only up-to-date general history of Israel, written especially for students and general readers.

(Hardback)

Killinger (history, Valencia Community College; Italian history, U. of Central Florida) provides a concise account of Italian history, written for students and interested laypeople. An introductory chapter describes the geography, people and current government of Italy.

(Hardback, 2nd Revised edition)

Perez revisits Japan's turbulent past and recent events in the past decade and 21st Century in this revised and fully expanded second edition of The History of Japan, a must-have for all high school and public libraries.

(Hardback)

In this latest volume of Greenwood's History of Modern Nations series, readers discover the foundations of modern Pakistan, from its earliest empires and shared history with India to the coming of Islam and its successful fight for independence in 1947.

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A timeline of key events, list of notable people who made significant contributions to Peru's history, and a bibliography of print and electronic sources supplement the work.

For centuries, Peru's coast, mountains, and jungles have served as the grounds for bustling civilizations, including the Incan Empire.

(Hardback)

This informative, concise, and engagingly written work provides the most up-to-date history of Portugal, current through 1999, and gives a full picture of the political, social, cultural, and economic influences that shaped the history of Portugal.

(Hardback)

The work provides a timeline of events in Spanish history, brief biographies of key figures, and a bibliographic essay of interest to students and general readers.

(Hardback)

In this comprehensive volume, students can learn how Central Asia developed in ancient times and how the nations of the steppes evolved through the Middle Ages into modern history. From the Silk Road to Russian colonization to Soviet rule, Central Asia's ever-changing nations continue to play an important role in international society today.

(Hardback)

Located in Southeast Asia, the Republic of the Philippines is comprised of over 7,000 islands. The first known inhabitants of these tropical islands migrated to the Philippines 30,000 years ago over land bridges that no longer exist today.