Dutch society's behavioral eccentricities are unveiled in this insider's guide to Holland and its people. For business people and sightseers making a long or brief visit to Holland, Dutch society might be difficult to navigate without this examination of egalitarianism and utilitarianism, organization and trade, and honor and privacy. This eye-opening guide offers insight into why drugs may be …
At 38, Colonel Count Klaus von Stauffenberg, Chief of Staff of the Reich Home Army, was a charismatic figure who was maimed when his staff car was shot up by allied aircraft in North Africa. With only one eye, two fingers and a thumb, he discharged himself from hospital after three months and leant to write with a crippled left hand, to drive, ride a horse, shot and lead a normal active life, t…
Daniele Conversi's book is a comprehensive introduction to Basque and Catalan nationalism. The two movements have much in common but have differed in the strategies adopted to further their cause. Basque nationalism, in the shape of the military wing of ETA, took the path of violence, spawning an efficient terrorist campaign. Catalan nationalism, by contrast, is generally more accommodating and…
Bosnia-Herzegovina is a multi-racial and multi-religious country. Its fate is tragic. It is in the grip of violence and tyranny. Its sovereignty and independence and the basic rights of its people have been violated.
My France focuses on some of the most intriguing aspects of French life: politics, myths, personalities, public problems, actions, and conflicts. The topics Weber treats range from sports to religion, and include comments on folklore, national socialism, antisemitism, and famous Frenchmen.
The handbook contains reliable, up-to-date information about Germany. In ten chapters, renowned authors provide information on all aspects of modern life in Germany, from politics and economics to culture. It is filled with interesting figures, facts, and chronological graphs.
With Portugal: From Monarchy to Pluralist Democracy, Walter C. Opello, Jr., brings the transformation of Portugal into sharp focus and, in doing so, offers interesting insights into the problems of forming a democratic regime. This profile traces Portugal’s transition to democracy within the broader context of its historical development as a nation-state, documenting the effects of absolutism…
The editors and more than 100 contributors, all British academics, have compiled some 400 brief biographies of French politicians, writers, and thinkers who have left their imprint on the political life of modern France (1870-present). The body of the work, an alphabetical list, is preceded by a brief preface, a list of the biographies (without dates), and notes on contributors. Appendixes list…
Perang Dunia II yang sebelumnya telah berlangsung di Eropa, dan bertambah luas dengan api yang membakar Asia-Pasifik. Melalui buku ini akan diketahui bagaimana Jepang pada bulan-bulan pertama peperangan ini berhasil menggulung Sekutu, dan menguasai wilayah yang luas dan kaya termasuk Indonesia. Rincian jalannya peperangan Pasifik ini disajikan satu tahap ke tahapan lainnya ; bagaimana titik bal…
Although 50 years have passed since the end of World War II, there has as yet been no definitive history of that conflict. Existing histories have raised as many questions as they Did Roosevelt have foreknowledge of the attack on Pearl Harbour? Could the Allies have invaded France before 1944? Might bombing the Auschwitz railway have impeded the course of the Holocaust? John Keegan here assesse…