This book contains: 1. Royal Household 2. Parliament 3. Political party 4. Department 5. Cabinet 6. Diplomatic Service 7. Brussels 8. Church
How did the Netherlands become a byword for welfare state and the "poldermodel"? What explains the fabulous political and cultural success of the Dutch Golden Age? What is the place of the Queen in a modern parliamentary democracy? Renowned Dutch scholars elucidate the complicated question of the Dutch national identity by addressing the essential themes in the country's culture, history and so…
The book contains a vivid account of the expedition's maritime course to Java, the success of British arms in the island, and the subsequent British military operations against the sultanates of Palembang and Yogyakarta in 1812. Major thorn, who took part in all three military operations, not only evocatively describes the bloody battles and knife-edge diplomacy surrounding the invasion, but al…
This book is a vivid first-hand account of the birth of the world's youngest county, East Timor, of the lives of individual Timorese during the long decades of Indonesia's repressive occupation, of their often heroic struggle for freedom, and of their efforts to cope with and make sense of the dramatic historic shifts engulfing them. Based on years of research, and lengthy interviews with East …
In this fascinating thousand year survey of America's controversial and rapidly changing neighbor, a leading expert on Latin America explains how Mexico's present and future flow directly from its past. Going well beyond analyses of recent crises, Mexico is an engrossing, pellucid introduction to the Indian civilization, the harsh rule of the Spaniards, social violence and revolution, and the c…
Written in an informal and personal style, Singapore in a nutshell is a speedy reference and guide for everyone, students or visitors to Singapore, wanting a simplified - nutshell or nugget-sized view - of Singapore. The book's approach is to hook information onto an interesting angle, drawing put the significance and implications of the features discussed, and how they influence and impact upo…
In this book, Mary Anne Weaver elucidates a country in turmoil through two decades of eyewitness reporting and unparalleled access to Pakistan's presidents, prime ministers, generals and politicians. Here are rare and revealing portraits of General Musharraf, who rose through the ranks to become Benazir Bhutto's Chief of Military Operations and then assumed control in a historic military coup; …
From access to sources inside Israel, Washington, and powers hostile to Israel, this is a uniquely knowledgeable and dramatic account of the causes and conduct of the war and its aftermath. Fire in Beirut describes how and why Israel moved into Lebanon in 1982 after years of clashes between local and foreign forces had destroyed what was once known as "the Swit- zerland of the Middle East." …
The contents of this book: Chapter 1 Upholding and Developing Socialism with Chinese Characteristic Chapter 2 Serving the People Wholeheartedly Chapter 3 Giving Top Priority to Development in Governing and Rejuvenating the Country Chapter 4 Maintaining and Realizing Social Equity and Justice, etc.
Contents: 1. 2002 - A world of uncertainty - The Malaise of the Malays 2. 1960s - The family : An anchor - The progresive doctor 3. 1970s - What did independence bring? - Ruling your own country 4. 1980s - Look east - The feudal culture, etc.