The Governments of Europe

audiobook

The Governments of Europe

by Frederic Austin Ogg

EN·~31 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
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THE GOVERNMENTS OF EUROPE

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THE GOVERNMENTS OF EUROPE - BY - FREDERIC AUSTIN OGG, Ph. D. - PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AUTHOR OF "SOCIAL PROGRESS IN CONTEMPORARY EUROPE"

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GOVERNMENTS OF EUROPE - PART I.—GREAT BRITAIN - CHAPTER I - THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION - I. The Importance of Historical Background

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PART II.—GERMANY - CHAPTER IX - THE EMPIRE AND ITS CONSTITUTION - I. Political Development Prior to 1848

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PART III.—FRANCE - CHAPTER XV - CONSTITUTIONS SINCE 1789 - I. A Century of Political Instability

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PART IV. ITALY - CHAPTER XIX - CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY - I. The Era of Napoleon

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PART V.—SWITZERLAND - CHAPTER XXII - THE CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM—THE CANTONS - I. The Confederation and Its Constitution

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PART VI—AUSTRIA-HUNGARY - CHAPTER XXIV - AUSTRIA-HUNGARY PRIOR TO THE AUSGLEICH

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PART VII.—THE LOW COUNTRIES - CHAPTER XXVIII - THE GOVERNMENT OF HOLLAND - I. A Century of Political Development

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PART VIII.—SCANDINAVIA - CHAPTER XXX - THE GOVERNMENT OF DENMARK - I. Development Prior to 1814

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Description

In a time when citizens across the Atlantic are turning a keen eye toward how societies are organized, this concise yet thorough work offers a clear window into the political structures of Western and Central Europe. Designed originally as a college textbook, it is equally inviting for anyone eager to grasp the fundamentals of government, from the rise of parliamentary traditions to the role of civic institutions in shaping public life.

The author guides listeners through the constitutions, party systems, and local administrations of both great powers and smaller states, showing how each nation’s history informs its present‑day governance. Rich with comparative insight and supported by carefully selected references, the volume balances detailed historical sketches with accessible explanations, making it a valuable companion for students, scholars, and curious minds alike.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~31 hours (1833K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-04-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Frederic Austin Ogg

Frederic Austin Ogg

1878–1951

A leading American political scientist and historian, he helped shape how generations of students understood government, public opinion, and modern politics. His books and editorial work made big civic ideas readable and practical for a wide audience.

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