Understanding a nation's past is critical to understanding its present. Taking readers from prehistoric times to the present day, titles in the Histories of Modern Nations explore the political, cultural, philosophical, and religious continuities in a nation's history. Each volume includes: · A complete chronological history of the nation, equipping readers with a thorough understanding of the events that shaped the country · Biographical sketches of notable figures in the country's history, enabling readers to identify key players and their influential roles · A timeline, helping readers to visualize the sequence of events and see connections and patterns through history · A bibliographical essay, providing a cohesive overview of further reading on the topic and facilitating additional study This series was previously entitled The Greenwood Press Histories of the Modern Nations. To view titles published in this series before 2024, please visit: bloomsbury.com/series/the-greenwood-histories-of-the-modern-nations.