This book gives details of the international organizations to which European countries have belonged or do belong, the heads of state for the period concerned and each country"s parliament, ministers, elections and parties. Justice is covered as well as defence and treaties. Wherever possible, data has been recorded for all European countries, from the Atlantic to the Urals. The outcome is a fascinating and unique work of reference of value to teachers, students, journalists and anyone who needs readily available information on Europe since 1918.