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11563. GREEK-ALBANIAN RELATIONS: TROUBLESOME PAST, DANGEROUS FUTURE. Examines the current and historical status of Greek-Albanian relations within the context of the widening Balkan conflict. Considers the Northern Epirus land dispute, the treatment of ethnic minorities and the development of economic relations. Contemporary issues in Greek-Albanian relations are considered, including the refugee issue, the Kosovo situation, and the recent trial and conviction of five ethnic Greeks. The concluding section considers the future of Greek-Albanian relations and the existing and appropriate position of U.S. foreign policy on the issues. 25p., 82f., 40b.   $133
 
11556. THE FORMER SOVIET UNION: OBSTACLES TO POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC REFORM. Considers the major structural obstacles to political and economic reform in the former Soviet Union as it strives to move towards democracy and a market-based economy. Preconditions for stable democracy and successful free market economy are delineated from the perspective of the former republics. 12p., 41f., 17b.   $84
 
11546. COMMUNISM'S EXIT: THE CASES OF THE SOVIET UNION AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA. Analyzes the reasons behind and contributing factors in the fall of communism. Considers first the strengths and weaknesses of communist systems in general, along with the pivotal reasons behind their demise, and then looks at the specific examples of the Soviet Union and one of its satellites, Czechoslovakia. The links between the fall of communism in the Soviet Union and its satellites are noted and analyzed. 14 pages, 42 footnotes in text, 16 bibliographic sources.   $98
 
11537. REFORMING POST-COMMUNIST ECONOMIES. Considers the problems and prospects for economic reform among the post-communist countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Discusses the reasons behind the apparent success of Chinese economic reforms versus post-communist country economic reform. Looks at the relationship between political and economic reform, and the current consensus on the conditions and requirements to move the former centrally-planned economies to market. 17p., 45f., 29b.   $119
 
11535. ALBANIA'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL STABILITY IN THE BALKANS. Argues that in the interest of political stability in the Balkans, U.S. foreign policy should focus on Albanian economic development and on improving Greek-Albanian relations through the facilitation of trade and investment. Profiles the Albanian economy and the current status and future prospects of Greek-Albanian and U.S.-Albanian trade and investment. 13p., 40f., 33b.   $91
 
11532. PRIVATIZATION: THE FASTEST ROAD TO MARKET: THE RUSSIAN EXAMPLE. This paper argues that privatization is one of the most important factors in any country's move to free market. Examines the benefits and obstacles encountered thus far in what is to date the biggest privatization program ever -- Russia. 11p., 23f., 12b.   $77
 
11529. GREECE: GROWTH AND REDEVELOPMENT IN THE EUROPEAN CONTEXT. Concise summary of the Greek economic and business situation in the mid-90s, including a 2 page summary of the European Union and its relations with Greece, many clear statistics, and discussions of major economic sectors and industries. Examines the need for reform and what has been done to date. Frank discussion of Greek problems, but upbeat in tone. 10p. 24f. 16b.   $70
 
11487. NATIONAL AND ETHNIC IDENTITY IN CENTRAL ASIA AS EXPRESSED THROUGH LITERATURE. A discussion and analysis of nationalism and ethnic identity in Central Asia in terms of its expression in indigenous literature. Traces the movement toward self-identification along ethnic, national, linguistic, and religious lines in the region throughout the period of Soviet dominion, from the Bolshevik Revolution through Stalinism and up to the 1980s. As background considers the influence of 18th century poets and 19th century novelists of the region on the work of their 20th century contemporaries. Cites a broad spectrum of work, with a strong focus on Uzbek writers. 27p. 51f. 23b.   $133
 
11412. FRENCH SOCIALISM. An analysis of the history, objectives and accomplishments of the French Socialist Party under Mitterand's leadership from 1971 (when he assumed the role of First Secretary) and through his ascendancy to the Presidency in 1981 up to the present. Conclusion considers the future of the French Socialist Party. 12p., 31f., 26b.   $84
 
11411. THE TRANSITION FROM COMMUNISM IN ALBANIA. A political history of Albania, from ancient times to Hoxha -- one of the most bizarre and dictatorial Communist leaders of all time -- and through Albania's slow transition away from communism. Examines the Alia regime, the Berisha regime, economic conditions and reforms, attempts at market creation, foreign relations with Serbia and Greece, treatment of minorities and political opponents, and rejection of Berisha's constitution in 1994. 11p., 26f., 8b.   $77
 
11403. THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN THE BOSNIAN WAR. Personal view of the role of religion in the modern Bosnian war through the events of mid-1994. Argues that religion per se is not necessary the problem, but its identification with national differences which become involved in bloody civil wars under modern conditions, creating a situation all worthwhile religions must deplore. 10p., 15f., 5b.   $70
 
11397. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN POLAND, 1979-1994. See Section 10F. 20p. 47f. 11b.   $133
 
11397. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN POLAND, 1979-1994. History of the Catholic church in Poland, covering most of the post-WWII period with a close focus on the period from 1979-94. Includes Wyszynski and early career of Karol Wojtyla, his election as Pope John Paul II, role of the Church under all periods of Communist regime, detailed history of Church maneuvers through the Solidarity/martial law period of 1980-83, Church role in the constitutional reforms of 1985, and how the Church became autocratic, demanding and voted down in 1989 elections and after. 20p. 47f. 11b.   $133
 
11278. SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN ITALY, GERMANY AND THE UK. Compares sexual harassment in three countries, with specific emphasis on level and nature of problems, causes, responses, and legal reaction as well as cultural basis of problem and its relation to treatment of and attitudes toward women at home and work. 21p., 62f., 15b.   $133
 
11277. WHO VOTED FOR HITLER? Sources of Nazi party's electoral support, 1928-1932. Deals with recent theories regarding the greater breadth of support the Nazis enjoyed among the elderly, labor, etc. Also deals with the propaganda appeal of Nazi violence against other groups the Party had painted as opponents of the welfare of German citizens. 10p., 27f., 6b.   $70
 
11270. JOHN SCOTT'S BEHIND THE URALS: AN AMERICAN WORKER IN RUSSIA'S CITY OF STEEL. Review of American John Scott's account of his five years as a worker in a Soviet industrial city during the 1930s. 5p., 9f., 1b.   $35
 
11247. MIKHAIL GORBACHEV. See Section 10F. 6p. 8f. 6b.   $42
 
11247. MIKHAIL GORBACHEV. The life and work of the last soviet leader are placed in the context of Russian political history in the second half of the century; Gorbachev is credited with weakening the Soviet empire and bringing the end to Russian communism. 6p. 8f. 6b.   $42
 
11230. BOSNIA IN THE MEDIA. Compares the different newsweekly coverage of the Bosnian war from December, 1993 through February, 1994. Political bias and visual imagery are related to theories of McLuhan, Chomsky and others about managed news. 12p., 14f., 12b.   $84
 
11228. ORIGINS OF FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY (WEST GERMANY). Allies' division of Germany and emergence of West German state as Britain, France, and U.S. gave up control. Also evolution of independent status of Berlin. 7p. 20f. 4b.   $49
 
11228. ORIGINS OF FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY (WEST GERMANY). See Section 10F. 7p. 20f. 4b.   $49
 
11220. MUSSOLINI'S RISE AND ITALIAN INTEREST GROUPS. Analyzes Mussolini's rise to power and the alliance of interests (industrialists, Church, landowners) and segments of electorate that brought it about. Details the agreements among the powerful to divide power and ignore certain aspects of the Fascists' behavior. 10p., 25f., 7b.   $70
 
11190. SMALL STATES IN WORLD MARKETS. Critique and analysis of Peter Katzenstein's study of the industrial policy of the smaller West European "Corporatist" democracies. 5p., 8f., 1b.   $35
 
11183. THE FRENCH ARMS INDUSTRY. THE FRENCH ARMS INDUSTRY. Profiles the development, composition, and trends in the French arms export industry from 1960 to the present. Considers how French policy and practice is responding to the new economic and political realities in the global arms industry. 22p., 47f., 29b.   $133
 
11181A. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND SCANDINAVIA. Following the implementation of the Maastricht Treaty, the principal question for the EC is whether the bloc can and must be expanded. Deals with the debate over the economic and political implications of expansion in 1995 (Sweden, Norway, Austria, Finland). 17p. 25f. 18b.   $119
 
11181B. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND THE FORMER SOVIET BLOC NATIONS. After the remaining nations of Northern Europe have joined the European Community in 1995 the group will turn to considering the desire of the Czech and Slovak Republics, Hungary, Poland, Rumania and others for membership. Deals with the debate over the economic and political implications of expanding to include these relatively poor and inexperienced democracies to the E.C. 14p. 25f. 24b.   $98
 
11164. ENRICO MATTTEI AND THE INTERNATIONAL OIL INDUSTRY. Biography of the manager of Italy's nationalized energy industry who was one of the great entrepreneurs and leaders of the Italian Economic Miracle. Views the development of the company, its expansion, and Mattei's mysterious death in the context of his opposition to strong foreign oil interests. 16p. 43f. 12b.   $112
 
11124. THE NEW RUSSIAN CABINET OF 1994. See Section 19E. 5p. 10f. 6b.   $35
 
11124. THE NEW RUSSIAN CABINET OF 1994. Analyzes the departure of liberal economic planner Gaidar, the rise of old guard communist and conservative elements, and the concerns raised in the West over the fate of reform and democracy in Russia. 5p. 10f. 6b.   $35
 
11082. FRANCE AND POST-WAR EUROPE. A comparison of two studies of modern European history, In Search of France (1963) and After the Cold War (1993), to compare their treatment of institutions and policies. The former's judgment of stalemate and paralysis in DeGaulle's France is contrasted with the general optimism of today's studies of European unification. 10p., 12f., 2b.   $70
 
11080. GERMAN NATIONALISM IN WWI AND WWII. Analyzes role of nationalism in fostering national unity, independence and imperialism. Gives detailed account of power alliances leading to WWI and describes nationalistic sentiments particular to WWII, especially Nazi racism. 14p., 22f., 5b.   $98
 
11056. SOVIET RUSSIA: POLITICS AND LITERATURE, 1917 - 1930. Politics and literature in the early Soviet Union of the period 1917-1930 are described. Looks at the Futurists and Imaginist movements, and focuses on the lives and deaths of the writes Yesenin, Babel, and Mayakovsky. 12p., 17f., 5b.   $84
 
10684. THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPECTS OF EUROPEAN MONETARY UNIFICATION. Discusses the background of the interdependence of the European economies and the ongoing struggle to eliminate constantly shifting exchange rates. 30p. 28f. 20b.   $133
 
10666. THE MARSHALL PLAN AND EUROPEAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. See Section 19A. Discusses the Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA), its funding, its use of its revenue, overall strategy, and its lasting benefits (principally its share of responsibility in the formation of the European Economic Community). 6p. 24f. 15b.   $42
 
10632. THE HOLOCAUST: JEWISH RESPONSES TO THE FINAL SOLUTION. Reports on the varied reactions among Jews as they learned of the "Final Solution". Responses range from individual heroism to mass disbelief and collaboration. 8p. 9f. 2b.   $56
 
10611. "REVOLUTIONARY DREAMS" BY RICHARD STITES. Review of a scholarly study of Utopian visions and experiments in the work and daily life of the period during and immediately after the Russian Revolution. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $35
 
10606. THREE PERSPECTIVES ON RESISTANCE TO THE NAZI OCCUPATION IN FRANCE. Marc Bloch's Strange Defeat, Emilie Carles' A Life of Her Own, and The Silence of the Sea by "Vercors" (Jean Bruller) are reviewed and found to reveal different aspects of the French resistance, primarily as a result of the authors' varied status in French society. 8p., 11f., 3b.   $56
 
10593. THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY (EC): ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PROBLEMS, AND PROSPECTS FOR UNIFICATION. Following an overview of the purpose and scope of EC unification, accomplishments to date and areas showing lack of progress are assessed. The paper then investigates obstacles to unification, including dwindling popular support, social charter disputes, the problem of economic inequities, and the difficulty of forging a common currency, and the issue of "other" Europeans - both North and East - who are not yet EC members. 11p., 59f., 41b.   $77
 
10584. WHY HITLER CAME INTO POWER: A REVIEW OF THE BOOK BY THEODORE ABEL. A summary and discussion of a book of short biographies of Nazis. The paper discusses how the portraits illustrate the psychological appeal of Nazism in the trying times preceding World War II. 6p., 20f., 1b.   $42
 
10575. STATE ECONOMIC POLICY IN FASCIST ITALY AND THE USSR. Compares and contrasts these regimes' economic policies, showing how they differed in terms of state-industry relations and in other ways. Primary sources are Alex Nove's An Economic History of the USSR and Roland Sarti's Fascism and the Industrial Leadership in Italy 1919-1940. 15p., 52f., 3b.   $105
 
10559. THE ORGANIZATION OF MASS MURDER IN THE HOLOCAUST. A brief discussion of the psychological manipulation and technical innovations developed by the Germans for the Holocaust. 5p., 7f., 2b.   $35
 
10537. YUGOSLAVIA: AMERICAN INTERESTS IN THE EVOLVING CRISIS. Examines the historical and political background to the Yugoslavian ethnic conflicts from the standpoint of U.S. policy interests. The need for a stable, democratic Balkan region is argued. 10p., 15f., 12b.   $70
 
10531. POLAND'S "SHOCK THERAPY" ECONOMIC REFORM AND EASTERN EUROPE. Examines the rapid and drastic market-oriented economic changes in Poland since the mid-1980s, contrasting them with the more gradual changes in other East European nations. Concludes that the Polish model could serve as a paradigm for the rest of the region and that such change was necessary for Poland. 12p., 40f., 25b.   $84
 
10516. GAULLISM AND THATCHERISM: TWO EXERCISES IN EUROPEAN NATIONALIST CONSERVATISM. Compares and contrasts Gaullism and Thatcherism concerning their stances on foreign and economic policy and underlying voter appeal. Concludes that their overt differences can be attributed to the different political climates of the 1960s and 1990s as well as the differences between the cultures of France and Britain. 5p. 4f. 5b.   $35
 
10516. GAULLISM AND THATCHERISM: TWO EXERCISES IN NATIONALIST CONSERVATISM. See Section 19E. 5p. 4f. 5b.   $35
 
10515. THE COLLAPSE OF EUROPEAN COMMUNISM. Discusses the history of Communism's ideological appeal in Europe and the West. The paper makes a convincing argument comparing it as a belief system to religion, and then describes the events which shook Communism's appeal. 11 pages, 11 footnotes in text, 6 bibliographic sources.   $77
 
10487. CASTE AND CLASS IN FOUR ENGLISH NOVELS: The treatment of social class and caste restrictions in English society are examined in Swift's "Gulliver's Travels", Dicken's "Great Expectations", Waugh's "Brideshead Revisited", and Margaret Drabble's "The Waterfall". The range and contrast of caste distinctions is seen narrowing over the two hundred years covered in the four books. 10p., 16f., 4b.   $70
 
10482. LATVIA: THE QUESTIONS OF SOVEREIGNTY AND NATIONAL IDENTITY. Provides a history of foreign rule in Latvia, its contact with Western influences, an account of its nationalistic movements and a social profile of the country. 10p. 30f. 10b.   $70
 
10469. ECONOMIC REFORM IN THE USSR: "SHOCK THERAPY" VS. THE PRAGMATISTS. See Section 7C. 11p. 17f. 12b.   $77
 
10469. ECONOMIC REFORM IN THE U.S.S.R.: "SHOCK THERAPY" VS. THE PRAGMATISTS. Discusses the principal economic strategies and their proponents and the state of the Soviet economy. Issues include hard currency, stabilization and foreign investment, interest rates, political considerations and corruption, and the appropriate role of the military-industrial complex. 11p. 17f. 12b.   $77
 
10467. THE U.S. ROLE IN NATO: PROJECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 1990S. A report to the American commander in chief of NATO, SACEUR, on the probable geopolitical challenges and threats facing the European theatre between now and the year 2000. The changing face of Eastern Europe, the diminution of the Soviet threat, and the need to respond to regional and out-of-area conflicts are seen as reasons to maintain a strong American presence in Europe. 15p., 32f., 26b.   $105
 
10451. GERMAN STRATEGY DURING WORLD WAR I: THE SCHLIEFFEN PLAN. A discussion of Germany's plan for a two front war with France and Russia. The paper argues that the primary cause of the plan's failure was its oversight of political factors. Various approaches are used to evaluate the Plan's national political strategy context. 16p., 27f., 7b. 10451   $112
 
10448. U.S. POLICY TOWARDS EUROPE DURING THE COLD WAR ERA. An interesting discussion, including Truman Era and the end of the ideal of internationalism, the Marshall Plan, the intervention in Greece, the first Berlin crisis, the long standoff ended by the Cuban missile crisis, the influence of De Gaulle, Vietnam and Detente, and Gorbachev. 28p., 34f, 14b.   $133
 
10446. WHY THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS FAILED. An excellent paper which argues that the League of Nations failed primarily because the United States refused to join. The discussion focuses primarily on why Wilson failed to gain the support of the Senate and why U.S. involvement was necessary. The conclusion notes the lessons of the League which contributed to U.N. success. 26p., 57f., 10b.   $133
 
10442. THE RISE OF FASCISM IN GERMANY. Examines the causes for the rise of Nazi power, including the terms imposed after defeat in the First World War, economic and political problems in the 1920s, anti-Semitism, and the appeal of Nazi romantic mythology. Argues against any one-sided explanation for German fascism. 8p., 12f., 6b.   $56
 
10440. GREEK-AMERICAN RELATIONS 1967-1992. A detailed report which discusses ideological differences, American support of Turkey, American military presence in Greece, and American monetary aid for Greece and its European neighbors. The military dictatorship of 1967-1974, the invasion of Cyprus, the overthrow of the Greek Junta in 1974 are among the factors considered. 25p., 66f., 25b.   $133
 
10429. EUROPEAN NATIONALISM IN THE POST-WAR ERA. The history of nationalism from its "death" in 1945 to 1989 is closely discussed. The paper views the upswing in nationalism as a product of the forced stabilization and movement towards unification found in the late 1980s. Potential for European unification is discussed in light of events up to 1989. 12p., 27f., 23b.   $84
 
10353. THE MASTER SPY: THE LIFE OF KIM PHILBY. Traces career of Philby, analyzes motives and impact of his actions. 9p. 26f. 5b.   $63
 
10351. WOMEN IN BRITISH WORKING CLASS SOCIETY IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Essay describing the effects of World War I on working Class women, focused on how their position and status changed during this period. Internal notes taken from Robert Roberts' The Classic Slum (London: Penguin, 1990). 5p. 16f 1b.   $35
 
10342. EUROPE'S IMMIGRATION CONTROVERSY. This paper examines current immigration issues in the European Community. Following an overview of contemporary global immigration patterns and their impact on the EC as well as a look at recent external events encouraging immigration to Western Europe, the analysis considers the immigration issue from a national perspective, looking at the varying approaches of Germany, Italy and France. The concluding analysis considers appropriate policy directions on immigration within the community as a whole. 11p., 36f., 19b.   $77
 
10269. THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND THE CHALLENGE OF EASTERN EUROPE. This paper examines the changing relationship between the European Community (EC) and the newly emerging democracies in Eastern Europe. The investigation looks at the different approaches taken by the three Eastern European countries most closely aligned with the west -- Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Poland. The conclusion looks at the specific steps undertaken by the EC to date in facilitating Eastern European reform and makes recommendations on future action. 25p., 58f., 43b.   $133
 
10240. CECIL BEATON. The life and work of the British fashion photographer and set designer are reviewed; his fifty years of work for Vogue, his royal portraits, and his controversial private life are noted. 10p., 18f., 6b.   $70
 
10217. THE GREEKS, ANCIENT AND MODERN. Examines the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece and traces elements of that heritage in the modern Greek character. The landscape and the Mediterranean are seen as defining forces in modern Greek culture. 7p. 11f. 7b.   $49
 
10211. FRENCH-GERMAN RELATIONS AND EUROPEAN INTEGRATION. This paper investigates the Franco-German alliance since World War II, focusing on the bilateral relationship in the context of greater European economic and political integration from 1949 to the present. The high and low-water marks of the relationship -- the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community, the aborted European Defence Community, the 1963 Franco-German Friendship Treaty, the French rejection of British membership in the EEC under DeGaulle, the German preoccupation with Ostpolitik, the controversy over the Common Agricultural Policy, the long-awaited development of the European Monetary System, and the lingering issue of German reunification -- are discussed and analyzed. The conclusion speculates on the future of the alliance in the context of European integration with a view towards declining superpower hegemony and the recent reunification of East and West Germany. 40p. 88f. 37b.   $133
 
10207. SMITH, HEDRICK, THE NEW RUSSIANS. NEW YORK: RANDOM HOUSE, 1990. Reviews the arguments and observations of the author concerning Soviet political, intellectual and social life under the Gorbachev regime. Argues that political reform cannot be completely reversed even if Gorbachev falls from power. 9p. 14f. 1b.   $63
 
10207. THE 1967 SIX DAY WAR AND THE 1991 GULF WAR. Examines the similarities and differences in these two major defeats and compares the effectiveness and the objectives of the leader within each conflict. Considers the major objectives, strategy and tactics, the role of the superpowers, the degree of Pan-Arab support, the relative importance of Israel and the Palestinian issue, and the relative scope of defeat in each conflict. 12p. 26f. 74b.   $84
 
10159. THE POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND STRATEGIC FUTURE OF REUNIFIED GERMANY. Explores the prospects of the new united Germany by looking at the probable state of affairs five years hence. Considers probable condition of German politics, economy, military posture, role in a Unified Europe and general international position. Predicts upcoming disagreements about Germany's role in NATO and a unified Europe. 15p., 20f., 13b.   $105
 
10157. THE BOLSHEVIK TAKEOVER DURING THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION. Report describing how the Bolshevik Party seized control over the Russian Revolution in 1917-18 and the inevitability of this takeover. 6p. 19f. 7b.   $42
 
10146. GREAT BRITAIN AND THE COMMON MARKET. 9p. 15f. 8b. See section 7C.   $63
 
10146. GREAT BRITAIN AND THE COMMON MARKET. Report summarizing British economic situation prior to and following membership in the European Economic Community. Describes economic and political effects of non-membership. Chart depicting economic indicators included. 9p. 15f. 8b.   $63
 
10137. CRIME IN GERMANY. Report discusses German culture pre- and post- wall, drug use/gun use and crime, the German justice system, enforcement authority of police, deterrents to crime, neighborhoods and crime, gangs and youth subculture, and school patterns and activities. 10p. 21f. 9b.   $70
 
10091. THE BATTLE OF BAKU: ETHNIC CONFLICT, MILITARY REPRESSION AND NATIONALISM IN THE SOVIET UNION. This paper examines rising nationalism in the Soviet Union through a case analysis of the battle of Baku. Background on the Azerbaijani-Armenian conflict and events leading up to the violent eruptions of January 1990 are presented and analyzed. The varying roles of territorial claims, religious differences, and central government policies as causal factors in the conflict are considered. To the extent possible – given widespread censorship and propaganda efforts of both Soviet official news agencies and the Populist Front – the specific details of the military intervention are analyzed. Particular attention is devoted to the disparity between the central government’s stated objective of resolving ethnic conflict and its hidden agenda of suppressing nationalism. The causes, outcomes and ramifications of the battle are then considered within the broader context of Soviet ethnic conflicts and emergent nationalism in the late 1980s. Keywords: USSR Azerbaijan Armenia Baku 1990 ethnic conflict. Written 1990. 20 pages; 80 footnotes; 26 bibliographic sources.   $133
 
10048. HUNGARY. A business investment profile of Hungary. The analysis provides an overview of Hungary's political and economic stucture, its culture, and its people. Highlights central opportunities and likely obstacles to investment. 17p. 41f. 34b.   $119
 
09983. BENITO MUSSOLINI: HIS RISE TO POWER AND HIS FACIST RULE. 15p. 8f. 6b. See Section 19E.   $105
 
09982. ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF POLITICAL CHANGES IN EASTERN EUROPE. Considers the components and ramifications of Eastern Europe's transformation to a market economy after years of Communist domination and reliance on central planning. Argues that initially wages will drop, unemployment will rise, and businesses will fail but that in the long run, the natural forces of the open market will result in gains for the economy and the overall standard of living. 10 pages, 6 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $70
 
09981. THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA, 1944-1990: RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC AND TRIBAL DIVISIONS IN THE STALINIST STATE. A survey of the religious, ethnic and tribal divisions of the people of Albania, in the context of the social and political revolution sweeping Eastern Europe. Following a description of the land and government, the historical background of religious, ethnic and tribal groups is reviewed. The role of the Muslim majority, and the situation of the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox minorities, are examined. 35p. 77f. 38b.   $133
 
09981. THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA. 35p. 77f. 38b. See Section 10F.   $133
 
09979. THE DEMISE OF COMMUNISM IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA. 10p. 25f. 22b. See Section 10F. 09979 09979   $98
 
09978. THE AMERICAN INTERVENTION IN RUSSIA, 1918-1919. Examines the U.S. participation in the Allied intervention in Russia during and after World War I. American foreign policy factors, internationalist and isolationist, and are viewed as shaping Wilson's half-hearted consent to U.S. intervention, and long-term damage to U.S. relations with Japan and Russia is assessed. 17p. 38f. 9b.   $119
 
09976. PLANS FOR UNIFICATION UNDER NAPOLEON AND HITLER. An analysis of Napoleon's and Hitler's plans for European unification. Compares and contrasts the two leaders' political and personal motivations and considers the extent to which each succeeded in meeting their objectives. 8p. 8f. 8b.   $56
 
09967. ECONOMIC FACTORS LEADING TO WORLD WAR I. Examines the eocnomic forces leading to the outbreak of war; war profits and economic imperialism are seen as less important than Germany's ambition for economic domination of Europe. 5p., 11f., 4b.   $35
 
09944. EC 1992: THE EUROPEAN SINGLE MARKET PROGRAM: HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, AND INTERNATIONAL IMPLICATIONS. A comprehensive analysis of the EC's program to form a single market. Traces the development of the Common Market, considers the impetus behind unification, analyzes the main objectives and expected benefits of the program, and takes a look at internal and external impediments to unification. After examining what 1992 will do for Europe, the investigation considers the implications for America and Japan. 25p. 59f. 42b.   $133
 
09813. TURKEY AND NATO DURING THE 1980S: A PIVOTAL AND OFTEN PERILOUS ALLIANCE. 22 pages, 66 footnotes, 36 bibliographic sources.   $133
 
09741. THE ZIMMERMANN NOTE. Careful analysis of the impact of the publication of the Zimmermann Note on the United States' decision to enter WWI. Considers Germany's motives, the role of the British, and the reactions of Wilson, Congress, and the American public to the plot. 25p., 38f., 17b.   $133
 
09621. "THE NAZI SEIZURE OF POWER" BY WILLIAM SHERIDAN ALLEN. Critical and thoughtful analysis of Allen's book which describes the daily life experiences of a single town in fascist Germany. Assesses the historical and sociological significance of Allen's work. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $35
 
09587. MARGARET THATCHER'S BRITAIN: AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS. An economic analysis of Thatcher's Britain during the past decades, looking at government policies, the leading economic indicators, and developments in Britain's economy. Argues that Thatcher's reforms have had a positive impact on productivity, national income and overall standard of living, but that the side-effects may push British voters to the Labour Party for relief. 10p., 22f., 11b.   $70
 
09525. "THE END OF THE EUROPEAN ERA" BY FELIX GILBERT. Analysis of Gilbert's historical study which examines the decline of European economic, political and military power between 1890 and the present. 5p., 5f., 1b.   $35
 
09491. RUSSIAN PEASANTRY. Examines the main features of Russian agrarian policy over the last three and one-half centuries. Questions whether Russian agriculture, under a decentralized, modified free market system can become a viable and efficient means of food production for the Soviet people. 11 pages, 19 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.   $77
 
09425. THE SOVIET UNION'S PERSPECTIVE ON THE GLOBAL ARENA. Presents a birds-eye look at the Soviet worldview. Argues that the Soviet perspective represents its self-perceived role as not only leader of the Socialist bloc, but as the inspiration, if not the source of world (socialist) revolution. 6p. 7f. 6b.   $42
 
09425. THE SOVIET UNION'S PERSPECTIVE ON THE GLOBAL ARENA. 6p. 7f. 6b. See Section 19E.   $42
 
09424. JAMES MICHENER'S "IBERIA". Review of Michener's long, anectodal tale of his travels in Spain. Considers the author's purpose in writing the book, his perspective, his narrative style, and the major themes of the book. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $35
 
09340. FRENCH COMMUNISM IN THE MAKING, 1914-1924 BY ROBERT WOHL. Summarizes, and then analyzes the strengths and weaknesses in Robert Wohl's book which describes the events surrounding the formation of the French Communist Party. 4 pages, 0 footnotes, 1 bi