Library of nations

Photographs and text describe the establishment of the modern state of Israel, the exile and return of the Jews, and survival in the modern world.

Describes the natural resources, peoples, economies and governments in Southeast Asia.

Picture essays and text describe the people, history, land, economy, and politics of Italy.

"This portrait of China in text and color photographs examines changes which have taken place in that country in modern times as well as the persistence of traditional ways of life. It describes the land and peop[le of China's major regions, Chinese culture and history, the civil war and Mao's Cultural Revolution, and the new flexibility in the Communist controlled society. The daily lide of farmers, students and managerial persons are examined. A final chapter discusses the ethnic Chinese who live outside mainland China." SHSLC.

Describes the Soviet Union's land, people, economy, history, and government.