The Politics Today Companion to West European Politics

A perfect companion toEuropean Politics Today, written by the same authors, this book presents past events, prominent personalities, important dates, organizations, and electoral information in an accessible, easy-to-read format. It is split into five sections for ease of use: a dictionary of significant political events, a chronology of major events in Europe since 1945, a biographical dictionary, a dictionary of political organizations, and electoral data. In addition to being a comprehensive reference tool, this book will provide a sound historical background to the development of Western European politics.

Geoffrey K. Roberts is Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Politics, University of Manchester.

Patricia Hogwood is Lecturer in Politics, University of Glasgow.