A report on Ecuador from the Library of Congress "describing and analyzing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors."
An in-depth look at Egypt's geography, history, politics, and economy.
U.S. Government report on the history, society, economy and government of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) from its establishment in 1949 until 1987, or two years before the fall of the Berlin Wall and four years before reunification of the two Germanies.
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59." Check other links under Chapter One for more history information.
The Library of Congress provides an exceptionally detailed overview of the country of Iraq. Content includes a country profile, a detailed history of the country, its society and environment, its economy, its government and politics, and much more.
An excellent source of information on the history, economy, culture, and government of Mauritania.
Mexican History from Ancient Mexico until the presidency of Carlos Salinas. Also includes extensive information about Mexican society, the economy, government and politics, and national security.
Extensive resource from the Library of Congress profiling all aspects of the country of Pakistan including geography, society, economy, politics, and a chronology of national events.
A very good country profile and history of Panama in outline form. Very specific, but still easy to access information you want.
A detailed study of the history, sociology, economics, and politics of Peru from the Library of Congress.
The Library of Congress offers a detailed history of the Philippines along with background on such areas as economics, populations, vital statistics, and the like.
An extensive look at the country of Saudi Arabia. This page is a list of links to in-depth information pertaining to Saudi Arabia's history, economy, geography, government, people, and national security.
The complete guide to wanting to know anything about Saudi Arabia is found at this site! Information is presented thoroughly under topics such as religion, economy, government and politics, geography, and more!
This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army. The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. Choose the link "Government and Politics".
This Library of Congress Country Studies site contains a wealth of information on Zaire today and historically.
Trace the relationship between power and culture using artwork in the collection of France's national library, the Bibliotheque nationale de France. The collection spans a lengthy history, from the reign of Charlemagne (eighth century) to the government of Charles de Gaulle (twentieth century), and includes works in all media, portraits of French royalty, useful contextual commentaries, and enlargeable scans of all featured works.
Library of Congress presents text and artifacts from France which describe its history from 1799 to present.
A brief article on the efforts of Charles Pinckney along with others to amend The Articles of Confederation. Includes links to original text of unsuccessful amendments to The Articles of Confederation
As part of this 'Creating the United States' interactive resource, this section deals with creating The Bill of Rights. Connect particular phrases and ideas set down in The Bill of Rights with texts that preceded it.
This collection includes unique maps, such as topographic maps and those used in land surveys. Includes maps created by George Washington.