(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)

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, 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)

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 edition)

(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.

(Paperback)

(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.

(Hardback)

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.

(Hardback)

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.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

(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, 2nd edition)

From colonial rule to revolution and beyond, this concise history of Nicaragua unpacks the political struggles, economic transformations, and social movements that have shaped the nation.

(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.

(Hardback)

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

(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.

(Hardback)

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.

(Hardback)

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.