The book of rule : how the world is governed /

The book of rule : how the world is governed / [conceived and produced by NewEarthMedia]. - London ; New York : DK, 2004. - 320 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.

Includes index.

The global matrix -- The systems of rule : Monarchal rule -- Theocratic rule -- Military rule -- Democratic rule -- Multiparty democracies -- Presidential democracies -- Presidential regimes -- Non-party democracies -- Single party rule -- Transitional rule.

Offers an overview of world governments and political systems, looking at the governments of the different nations of the world, from major powers to tiny developing countries, to review the fundamental principles of each political system and the evolution of government from ancient times to the present.

0789493543 (alk. paper) 9780789493545 (alk. paper) 0751364436 9780751364439

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GB A4-Y3586 GBA4-Y3586


Comparative government.
Political parties.
Political science.

JF 51 / B724 2004

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