Profiles of People in Power
The World's Government Leaders
Published on 3. June 2014
656 pages
978-1-317-63940-4 (ISBN)
Description
This new work of biographical reference presents succinct narrative biographies of every serving head of state and head of government.
Its content covers approximately 200 countries and territories and provides over 300 biographical profiles.
Each country section contains:
* A brief explanation of its type of government and the roles of the head of state, the head of government and the legislature
* Lists of the most recent heads of state and head of government, with dates of office
* Biographical profiles of current head of state and government, and other recent incumbents of these positions who remain significant and active political leaders
* A photographic section of a selection of the world's key political leaders
* A full index by name, date of taking office, and source of authority.
Its content covers approximately 200 countries and territories and provides over 300 biographical profiles.
Each country section contains:
* A brief explanation of its type of government and the roles of the head of state, the head of government and the legislature
* Lists of the most recent heads of state and head of government, with dates of office
* Biographical profiles of current head of state and government, and other recent incumbents of these positions who remain significant and active political leaders
* A photographic section of a selection of the world's key political leaders
* A full index by name, date of taking office, and source of authority.
Reviews / Votes
'Useful for well-known leaders and even more useful for those lesser known. Recommended.' - ChoiceMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
File size
3,92 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-63940-4 (9781317639404)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
06/2003
1st Edition
Europa Publications Ltd
€254.90
Shipment within 3-4 weeks
Persons
Roger East, Richard J. Thomas
Content
Chapter 1 Afghanistan; Chapter 2 Albania; Chapter 3 Algeria; Chapter 4 Andorra; Chapter 5 Angola; Chapter 6 Antigua and Barbuda; Chapter 7 Argentina; Chapter 8 Armenia; Chapter 9 Australia; Chapter 10 Austria; Chapter 11 Azerbaijan; Chapter 12 Bahamas; Chapter 13 Bahrain; Chapter 14 Bangladesh; Chapter 15 Barbados; Chapter 16 Belarus; Chapter 17 Belgium; Chapter 18 Belize; Chapter 19 Benin; Chapter 20 Bhutan; Chapter 21 Bolivia; Chapter 22 Bosnia and Herzegovina; Chapter 23 Botswana; Chapter 24 Brazil; Chapter 25 Brunei; Chapter 26 Bulgaria; Chapter 27 Burkina Faso; Chapter 28 Burundi; Chapter 29 Cambodia; Chapter 30 Cameroon; Chapter 31 Canada; Chapter 32 Cape Verde; Chapter 33 Central African Republic; Chapter 34 Chad; Chapter 35 Chile; Chapter 36 China; Chapter 37 Colombia; Chapter 38 Comoros; Chapter 39 Democratic Republic of the Congo; Chapter 40 Republic of the Congo; Chapter 41 Costa Rica; Chapter 42 Cote D'Ivoire; Chapter 43 Croatia; Chapter 44 Cuba; Chapter 45 Cyprus; Chapter 46 Czech Republic; Chapter 47 Denmark; Chapter 48 Djibouti; Chapter 49 Dominica; Chapter 50 Dominican Republic; Chapter 51 East Timor; Chapter 52 Ecuador; Chapter 53 Egypt; Chapter 54 El Salvador; Chapter 55 Equatorial Guinea; Chapter 56 Eritrea; Chapter 57 Estonia; Chapter 58 Ethiopia; Chapter 59 Fiji; Chapter 60 Finland; Chapter 61 France; Chapter 62 Gabon; Chapter 63 Gambia; Chapter 64 Georgia; Chapter 65 Germany; Chapter 66 Ghana; Chapter 67 Greece; Chapter 68 Grenada; Chapter 69 Guatemala; Chapter 70 Guinea; Chapter 71 Guinea-Bissau; Chapter 72 Guyana; Chapter 73 Haiti; Chapter 74 Honduras; Chapter 75 Hungary; Chapter 76 Iceland; Chapter 77 India; Chapter 78 Indonesia; Chapter 79 Iran; Chapter 80 Iraq; Chapter 81 Ireland; Chapter 82 Israel; Chapter 83 Italy; Chapter 84 Jamaica; Chapter 85 Japan; Chapter 86 Jordan; Chapter 87 Kazakhstan; Chapter 88 Kenya; Chapter 89 Kiribati; Chapter 90 North Korea; Chapter 91 South Korea; Chapter 92 Kuwait; Chapter 93 Kyrgyzstan; Chapter 94 Laos;
