Capital Cities around the World: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781610692472)

This informative resource is a fascinating compilation of the history, politics, and culture of every capital city from around the world, making this the only singular reference on the subject of its kind.

Every country, even the world's youngest nations, has a capital city--a centralized location which houses the seat of government and acts as the hub of culture and history. But, what role do capital cities play in the global arena? Which factors have influenced the selection of a municipal center for each nation? This interesting encyclopedia explores the topic in great depth, providing an overview of each country's capital--its history and early inhabitants, ascension to prominence, infrastructure within the government, and influence on the world around them. The author considers the culture and society of the area, discussing the ethnic and religious groups among those who live there, the major issues the residents face, and other interesting cultural facts.

Capital Cities around the World: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture features the capital cities of 200 countries across the globe. Organized in alphabetical order by country, each profile combines social studies, geography, anthropology, world history, and political science to offer a fascinating survey of each location.

Author: Roman Cybriwsky
ISBN-10: 1610692470
ISBN-13: 9781610692472
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2013
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.20lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.10w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/01/2013 pg. 123
Booklist 10/01/2013 pg. 48
Choice 11/01/2013