The Greenwood histories of the modern nations

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.

Chronicles the history of Egypt from ancient times to the early twentieth century, focusing on the development of the nation since World War II, and includes biographical sketches, a time line, and a glossary.

Chronicles the history of Spain, focusing on the people and not abstract developments and examines the country's politics, society, economy, and culture in chronological order.

Traces the history of Greece, from ancient times through its emergence as a modern European nation.

A narrative history of Australia, beginning with the arrival of aboriginal ancestors around 65,000 B.C., and continuing through 2001. Includes a timeline of historical events, and biographical sketches of notable men and women.

Traces the history of Cuba, from its earliest days as a Spanish colony, through its wars for independence and the United States occupation in the twentieth century.