The World Today Series: Western Europeis an annually updated presentation of each sovereign country in Western Europe, past and present. It is organized by individual chapters for each country expertly covering the regions geography, people, history, political system, constitution, parliament, parties, political leaders and elections. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students. Now in its 39th edition, the content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student budgets.
Wayne C. Thompson taught political science at the Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. He has authored or edited ten books and many articles on European government, history and political theory.
Western Europe Today
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)
Ireland
The French Republic
France
Monaco
The BENELUX Nations
Introduction
The Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
The Alpine Democracies
Switzerland
Liechtenstein
The Eastern Mediterranean
Greece
Cyprus
The Italian Peninsula
Italy
San Marino
Vatican City
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Malta
The Iberian Peninsula
Introduction
Spain
Portugal
Andorra
Web Sites and Bibliography
