Review
"An admirable and outstanding achievement....The scope and depth of this work result in a significant contribution to reference sources on contemporary Europe. It will be an excellent starting point for scholars and researchers and a useful tool for reference staff."
-"American Reference Books Annual, 2002
..."offers an up-to-date, thorough treatment of the forces making up recent European politics and history.... should find a welcome place on both public and academic libraries."
-"Against the Grain, September 2001
"The subject guide allows the reader to scan all of the entries in a few minutes, making the encyclopedia an efficient browsing source.... "Europe Since 1945 is a resource that will be used by academic and public libraries by students and general readers needing background information on recent trends, issues and history."
-"Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin, June 2001
..."this commendable achievement is a useful contribution to the reference literature on contemporary Europe that will be welcomed especially by academic libraries."
-"Library Journal, April 2001
Product Description
Europe Since 1945: An Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work of some 1,700 entries in two volumes. Its scope includes all of Europe and the successor states to the former Soviet Union. The volumes provide a broad coverage of topics, with an emphasis on politics, governments, organizations, people, and events crucial to an understanding of postwar Europe. Also includes 100 maps and photos.