The Greenwood histories of the modern nations

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 history of Poland, concentrating on developments in the twentieth century, with a timeline of historical events, a list of notable people, and a glossary.

A narrative history of Japan from prehistoric times through 1997, discussing the politics, culture, religion, and culture of the country, and including a timeline, glossary, and biographical sketches of significant individuals.

Chronicles the history of Israel from biblical times through 1997 and discusses the political, religious, and social changes the country has gone through.

Traces the history of Ireland from its beginnings in the Neolithic era to events and issues in the year 2000, discussing its relations with Britain, the events which led to the forming of the Republic, the troubles with Northern Ireland, and the complex economic and political issues that prevail in Ireland at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

Surveys the history of Iran from ancient times through the end of the twentieth century, focusing on political events with a concentration on the modern period; and includes a time line, and a list of notable people.

Describes India's ancient inhabitants and chronicles the country's creation and history, covering such aspects as its religion, British rule, and the "Nehru-Gandhi dynasty." Also includes a section on notable Indian individuals.

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.

Chronicles events and changes in France from prehistory through the end of the twentieth century, and includes a time line, a bibliographic essay, and an annotated list of notable people.

Chronicles the history of Iraq from the earliest settlements in Mesopotamia to the free general election of January 2005, discussing the introduction of the Muslim faith, the Ottoman conquest of Baghdad in 1534, the power struggle between Ba'athist and Communist parties, the Iran-Iraq War, and other topics.