The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Albania relates the history of this country through a detailed chronology, an introduction, a bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, places, and events; institutions and organizations; and political, economic, social, cultural, and religious facets.  Meer

This book presents the memoirs of Baron Franz Nopcsa (1877-1933), an Austro-Hungarian aristocrat from Transylvania who was a remarkable multi-faceted figure combining scientific expertise with adventurous exploration and political involvement in Southeast Europe.  Meer

This book presents the memoirs of Baron Franz Nopcsa (1877-1933), an Austro-Hungarian aristocrat from Transylvania who was a remarkable multi-faceted figure combining scientific expertise with adventurous exploration and political involvement in Southeast Europe.  Meer

The question of Kosovan sovereignty and independence has a history which stretches far back beyond the outbreak of war in 1998.  Meer

Theth is a small settlement of the Shala Valley in the northern Albanian Alps. As the crow fl ies, it is not far from the coastal town of Shkodra, but in reality it is a world away.  Meer

This study of the 1995 French presidential election explains why Jacques Chirac was elected the fifth President of the Fifth French Republic; it also places Chirac's election in the context of some of the more longstanding issues and debates in contemporary French politics, examining the Fifth Republic's institutional structures, the behaviour of its political parties, the attitudes of its citizens and the nature of its governance.  Meer

Semi-Presidentialism is the term used to describe the constitutional arrangement where there is a directly elected president and a prime-minister who is responsible to parliament.  Meer

This book provides a philosophically informed, institutionalist account of political leadership. It is rooted in a certain version of the American pragmatist philosophical tradition and privileges the study of institutions as a cause of leadership outcomes.  Meer

This book provides a philosophically informed, institutionalist account of political leadership. It is rooted in a certain version of the American pragmatist philosophical tradition and privileges the study of institutions as a cause of leadership outcomes.  Meer

Why are some political leaders stronger than others? How do we make sense of the interaction between the leader's personality and the context that the leader faces?  Meer

Examining the nature of the Fifth Republic after its first 42 years, this study looks at the challenges posed by new parties and new expressions of political mobilization.  Meer

Gold winner of the AXIOM Business Book Award in the category of Philanthropy, Non-Profit, Sustainability. Please see: http://www.axiomawards.com/77/award-winners/2017-winners Consumerism promises a shortcut to a 'better' life through the accumulation of certain fashionable goods and experiences.  Meer

Gold winner of the AXIOM Business Book Award in the category of Philanthropy, Non-Profit, Sustainability. Please see: http://www.axiomawards.com/77/award-winners/2017-winners Consumerism promises a shortcut to a 'better' life through the accumulation of certain fashionable goods and experiences.  Meer

From the acclaimed author of Mr. Shivers and The Company Man comes a haunting tale of modern America.  Meer

Each title in the new Integrated series focuses on the core knowledge in a specific basic science discipline, while linking that information to related concepts from other disciplines.  Meer

A concise history exploring one of the richest civilisations in human history  Meer

This volume presents a case for how and why people in archaic and classical Greece worshipped Underworld gods. These gods are often portrayed as malevolent and transgressive, giving an impression that ancient worshippers derived little or no benefit from developing ongoing relationships with them.  Meer

This volume presents a case for how and why people in archaic and classical Greece worshipped Underworld gods. These gods are often portrayed as malevolent and transgressive, giving an impression that ancient worshippers derived little or no benefit from developing ongoing relationships with them.  Meer

Illustrations accompany a fictional rewriting of each of 50 women's stories, followed by a critical analysis of their role in the mythological canon.  Meer