The Greenwood histories of the modern nations

Chronicles the history of Russia from its early beginnings to the events of 1998.

Traces the history of Iceland from the earliest times to the present. Includes information on the geography, political institutions, economy, and culture of the country. Contains a timeline of significant historical events, and biographical sketches of important people in Iceland.

Charts historical developments of the nations of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Contains an overview of the geography, people, climate, economy, and government of both republics. Explores Czech and Slovak history from around the fifth century AD through the Middle Ages to the age of nationalism and revolution. Provides insights into how the two countries developed into the current independent Czech and Slovak republics since 1993.

Overviews the 2,500-year history of Iran, a.k.a. Persia, its people, cultures, and economy.

Provides an overview of the history of Myanmar from the earliest times to the present. Includes information on the religion, government, and culture of the country. Contains a timeline of significant historical events in Myanmar.

An introduction to the history of Nigeria that focuses on the interrelated themes of politics and the economy.

Presents a comprehensive study of the history, culture, and people of Indonesia from its early development around 5,000 BCE, and discusses the many ethnic groups and languages, the Sukarno and Soeharto Eras, independence, and more.

Traces the history of Ghana from the emergence of pre-colonial states through increasing contact with Europeans to the country's independence.

Chronicles Serbia's history from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century, discussing such aspects as the Ottoman Empire, the creation of Yugoslavia, the World Wars, Tito, and Slobodan Milo?sevi?. Also includes a time line, bibliography, and guide to notable Serbian figures.

A narrative history of Germany from antiquity through 1998, examining the problems of specific eras and how they affected subsequent events, and including tables, statistics, a timeline, biographical sketches of key leaders, and an annotated bibliography.