New from the Longman Companions to History Series, Martin McCauley offers a comprehensive and up-to-date reference on every aspect of Russian history and politics since 1914 which serves as an invaluable tool to those interested in Russia. A wealth of information is presented in an accessible, reader-friendly format, with much of the material published for the first time. Materials included are: a political chronology; short essays defining key topics relating to economy, society, religion and culture with key topics covered (i.e. agriculture, health, the press, planned economy, the Russian Orthodox Church etc.); a guide to Russian nationalities and territories including historical background; a substantial section devoted to politics including extended definitions of political terms (i.e. Leninism, Komosol, Orgburo, Rada, etc.); detailed accounts of the attempted coup of 1991 and the nine Russian Congresses of People's Deputies 1990-1993; detailed information on foreign affairs and security; an invaluable list of office holders and 80 concise biographies; and much more.

This reference guide throws light on almost every aspect of postwar international history from the rise of Mao's China to the Bosnian Civil War. It provides a huge wealth of information on East-West relations setting events, crises and conflicts in their full international context.

This is the first book of its kind to draw together information on the major events in Russian history from 1695 to 1917 - covering the eventful period from the accession of Peter the Great to the fall of Nicholas II. Not only is a vast amount of material on key events and topics brought together, but the book also contains fascinating background material to convey the reality of life in the period.

The Routledge Companion to World History since 1914 is an outstanding compendium of facts and figures on World History. Fully up-to-date, reliable and clear, this volume is the indispensable source of information on a thorough range of topics such as: the Arab-Israeli conflict anti-semitism and the Holocaust all the world's major famines and natural disasters since 1914 whether all countries of the world have a king, president, prime minister or other governance GNP of the world's major states, year by year biographies of key figures civil rights movements the Vietnam War the rise of terrorism globalization. Thematically presented, the book covers topics relevant from the First World War to the Iraq war of 2003, and from post-colonial Africa to conflicts and movements in Southeast Asia. With maps, chronologies and full bibliography, this user-friendly reference work is the essential companion for students of history, politics and international relations, and for all those with an interest in world history.

A timely reference guide to the Labour Party which brings together the essential facts and figures about the Party since its foundation through to the 'New Labour' of the 1990's. It is the essential reference book for anyone wanting reliable information on the Labour Party.

This new Companion is the ideal reference guide. It fills a gap by providing an authoritative but accessible reference on political, economic, religious, social, as well as cultural developments in this crucial period. It contains information on all major topics including the church, war and diplomacy, civic life, learning and letters, printing, the economy, science and technology, the arts, across Europe and the wider world.

An invaluable work of reference, which provides an essential guide to the history of the modern Middle East.