Who's Who in World Politics; From 1860 to the the Present Day (Who's Who Series)
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Book Description
Who's Who in World Politics examines the careers of those individuals who have shaped the political world since 1860. Coverage is truly global; the 700-plus entries cover the most important figures of African, Australasian, European and Latin, North and South American politics. Contemporary leaders as well as historical figures are discussed, including Konrad Adenauer, Idi Amin, Ben Gurion, Winston Churchill, Bill Clinton, Ugarte Pinochet, Mother Theresa, and Emiliano Zapata.
Presented in an easily-accessible, alphabetical layout, this book will be of interest to the general reader as well as proving to be an essential guide for students and researchers alike. Who's Who in World Politics is a completely revised version of Who's Who in Modern History, with over 200 new and 50 revised entries.
About the Author
Alan Palmer is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. He has written over thirty books, including Twilight of the Hapsburgs, The Decline and Fall of the Ottoman Empire and The Penguin Dictionary of Modern History.
Who's Who in World Politics (Who's Who Series),Alan Palmer,Routledge,0415131626,19th century,Biography,Dictionaries,General,Heads of state,History, Modern,Politicians,Politics / Current Events,Politics/International Relations,World - General,20th century,POLITICS & GOVERNMENT,Political Science / General,Reference works,c 1800 to c 1900
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