Historical Dictionary of Brussels

2015-04-16 History

Author : Paul F. State
Release : 2015-04-16
Genre : History
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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Brussels written by Paul F. State. This book was released on 2015-04-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brussels has become the “capital” of Europe, serving as the headquarters for key regional and international agencies, including the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, UN organizations, multinational businesses, lobbying firms, governmental groups, and nongovernmental organizations. Its status as a diplomatic, political, and economic center assumes ever greater importance as the EU grows in depth and breadth. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Brussels covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Brussels.

Historical Dictionary of Belgium

2007 History

Author : Robert Stallaerts
Release : 2007
Genre : History
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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Belgium written by Robert Stallaerts. This book was released on 2007. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1830, the inhabitants of the southern part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands revolted against King William I. The National Congress then declared independence and proclaimed the installation of a parliamentary monarchy, and thus, the new country of Belgium was created. Belgium's vibrant culture and society have produced such artists as Peter Paul Rubens, Jan Van Eyck, and Antoon Van Dijk, as well as the influential scientists Gerardus Mercator and Andreus Vesalius. Brussels, the country's capital city, also houses the headquarters of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Belgium relates the history of this country through a detailed chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries on some of the more significant persons, places, and events; institutions and organizations; and political, economic, social, cultural, and religious facets.

Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

2016-11-18 History

Author : Emizet Francois Kisangani
Release : 2016-11-18
Genre : History
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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo written by Emizet Francois Kisangani. This book was released on 2016-11-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at 55 years of independence, over eight decades of colonial rule, and earlier kingdoms and groups that shared the Congolese territory. This fourth edition highlights new developments and the increasing importance of the DRC in the Great Lakes Region and Africa, in particular, as well as its important role in the international environment.. This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism

2017-09-20 Religion

Author : Mathieu Guidère
Release : 2017-09-20
Genre : Religion
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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism written by Mathieu Guidère. This book was released on 2017-09-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the rise of the Islamic State in the Middle East and the new geopolitical landscape in this region, it is essential for the modern reader to understand the history that has allowed for and influenced these types of Islamic groups to form. Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism acts as a didactic resource that explains, from the Islamic perspective, the historical importance of the Islamic fundamentalist world. This dictionary provides a comprehensive and thorough analysis of various groups, events, movements, key figures, and dogmas that have influenced contemporary Islamic fundamentalism. A chronology spanning 600 years, graphs of complex Islamic group associations and alliances, and an Arabic-to-English glossary have all been included to facilitate a complete understanding of the nuances and generalities that have shaped this movement. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism also contains an introduction, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and more than 700 cross-referenced entries on ideologies, people, events, and movements of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Historical Dictionary of the European Community

1993 History

Author : Desmond Dinan
Release : 1993
Genre : History
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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the European Community written by Desmond Dinan. This book was released on 1993. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Begins a new series of historical dictionaries focusing on international organizations. Covers the modern European Community from the early 1950s through the Edinburgh Summit of December 1992, explaining the national and international players, the labyrinth of past and present organizations, events, plans, and other aspects. Includes an extensive bibliography, graphs, tables, lists, and other paraphernalia. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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