John Paxton Book order (chronological)

Offers profiles of historical figures, a chronology of important events, definitions of terms and concepts, and descriptions of sites major movements, factions, and theories

Widely respected as an authoritative and accessible reference work, The Statesman's Yearbook provides the basic building blocks of knowledge about any country in the world - constitution and government, international relations, industry, agriculture, trade, and social issues. This year's edition includes accounts of the latest developments in trouble-spots such as Israel and Northern Ireland, and records all recent election results.