The year 2008 was one of momentous change and wild uncertainty. Though many concerns were raised about China’s prospects for mounting the Olympic Games, Beijing triumphed in spectacular form and staged many of the sporting events in uniquely designed venues. Later in the year, the global economic collapse sent the financial markets plunging and investors scrambling and forced consumers to tighten their belts. Worldwide, populations that were already struggling to meet basic needs were further hampered by soaring food prices. Meanwhile, freegans, individuals dedicated to finding alternatives to a consumerist economy, munched on discarded vegetarian foodstuffs. A fractious U.S. presidential campaign resulted in the election of Democrat Barack Obama, who made history as the first African American to win that office...
The wrap-up of 2008 awaits your perusal and promises to provide a historical look at one of the most memorable years in history.

The involvement of Britain with the Americas from the earliest age of exploration to the present is examined in entries about politics, government, culture, wars, economy, religion, slavery, and sports. The entries include very specific incidents and locales—San Juan Archipelago, Aroostook War, Hay-Pauncefote treaties, and the Rush- Bagot Convention—as well as more general subjects, such as the Atlantic economy, the Cold War, Greece, Iran, Iraq, terrorism, and witchcraft.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction, which focuses on Morocco's history, provides a helpful synopsis of the kingdom, and is supplemented with a useful chronology of major events. Hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on former rulers, current leaders, ancient capitals, significant locations, influential institutions, and crucial aspects of the economy, society and culture  form the core of the book.

 

A bibliography of sources is included to promote further more specialized study.

 

To all my Moroccan Friends :)