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A Concise History of Austria

For a small, prosperous country in the middle of Europe, modern Austria has a very large and complex history, extending far beyond its current borders. Today’s Austrians have a problematic relationship with that history, whether with the multi-national history of the Habsburg Monarchy, or with the time between 1938 and 1945 when Austrians were Germans in ...

The History of Resource Exploitation in Aruba

The history of resource exploitation The architectural, cultural and political history of Aruba is quite well documented. In the context of this paper we like to recall some of the historic events that strongly relate to the utilization of local resources in the region and that indirectly had a lasting effect on the face of the landscape in Aruba. We rev ...

History of Armenia

Shapuh, at this time, encouraged by the recent events in Armenia, and perhaps secretly instigated by the chiefs of that country, sent a large army against Arsaces, headed by a Pahlavie of great skill and courage, named Alanozan.

A History of Argentina in the Twentieth Century

in this synthesis of twentieth-century Argentine history, I have not sought-as is generally the case in this type of book--either to prove a thesis or to find that unique and revealing cause of a singular, in this case somewhat infelicitous, national destiny.

Official Name: Antigua and Barbuda

Geography Area: Antigua--281 sq. km. (108 sq. mi.); Barbuda--161 sq. km. (62 sq. mi.). Cities: Capital--St. John's (pop. 30,000). Terrain: Generally low-lying, with highest elevation 405 m. (1,330 ft.). Climate: Tropical maritime. People Nationality: Noun and adjective--Antiguan(s), Barbudan(s). Population (2006): 84,097. Annual population growth rate (2 ...

A Chronological History of Anguilla from Its Pre-Columbian Past to the Present Day

When the first English settlers arrived in Anguilla in 1650, there is no mention of Amerindians being met on the island. These early inhabitants had long since died out. There is plenty of evidence that they once occupied the island. Fragments of their pottery are found at sites around the island. Middens, ancient rubbish heaps of broken conch shells, po ...

Angola: a Brief History

Angola endured five centuries of Portuguese colonial rule and almost continuous war in the last forty years that has left little in the form of economic, educational and social development to benefit the Angolan people. The war also displaced an estimated 4 million people. Today, government support for social institutions is weak. Hospitals are without m ...

Country Profile: Algeria

COUNTRY Formal Name: People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (Al Jumhuriyah al Jazairiyah ad Dimuqratiyah ash Shabiyah). Short Form: Algeria (Al Jazair). Term for Citizen(s): Algerian(s). Capital: Algiers, with a population of about 1.7 million, or 3 million including suburbs, in 2004. Major Cities: After Algiers, the most populous cities are Oran, Const ...

High Level Conference on Tolerance and Nondiscrimination

It is a great honour and a privilege for me today to be here and moderate this important session on Anti-Semitism and tolerance. I would like to start this session by telling something from the remarkable story of how Jews were historically saved in my country and always found a home in Albania. The relationship between Albanian and Jews is a case study, ...

Afghanistan: a Brief History Explains Everything

A brief review of the recent history of Afghanistan explains why there are so many difficulties in the country today. To begin with, Afghanistan is a complex place; there are 20 major ethnic groups and more than 50 total, with over 30 languages spoken, although most also speak either Pastun and/or Dari. This reflects its geographical position at a cultur ...

A Concise History of Australia (Third Edition)

How and when did Australia begin? One version of the country's origins - a version taught to generations of school children and set down in literature and art, memorials and anniversaries - would have it that Australian history commenced at the end of the eighteenth century. After several centuries of European voyaging in the southern oceans, the English ...

A History of Japan, 1582–1941

The two most widely held historical images of Japan are its self-imposed isolation (sakoku) from the outside world for almost two and a half cen- turies, and admiral Perry’s challenge to it in 1853. Japan is equally known for its rapid economic growth after 1868 and, already famous for its cars, electronics and pioneeringhigh-speed trains, for becomingin ...

A History of Thailand

This lively, accessible book is the first new history of Thailandin English for two decades. Drawing on new Thai-language research, it ranges widely over political, economic, social, and cultural themes

Raising Awareness

HOLIDAYS THAT CELEBRATE WOMEN • Women’s History Month – March – The entire month of March is recognized as Women’s History Month; a time to celebrate the tremendous contributions that women have made throughout history. • International Women’s Day – March 8 – This global celebration takes place each year to celebrate women’s

Brexit

The EU has a bumpy history 1960 Britain's first bid to join the European economic community (EEC), the predecessor of the European Union, was vetoed by French President Charles DE gaulle. 1973 British prime minister Edward Heath resumed negotiations to join the European Community, eventually becoming a member. 1975 British prime minister Harold Wilson vo ...

The 10 Most Important Moments and Events in History

An Illustrated Guide to the 10 Events That Defined History and Changed the World Choosing the 10 most important events in history is one of the most difficult and controversial things to do. Why? Because history is more than a few hundred years long, and there is way too much bias in most lists. I’ve attempted to create a list without that bias that mana ...

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