
THE GOVERNMENTS OF EUROPE
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"
GOVERNMENTS OF EUROPE - PART I.—GREAT BRITAIN - CHAPTER I - THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION - I. The Importance of Historical Background
PART II.—GERMANY - CHAPTER IX - THE EMPIRE AND ITS CONSTITUTION - I. Political Development Prior to 1848
PART III.—FRANCE - CHAPTER XV - CONSTITUTIONS SINCE 1789 - I. A Century of Political Instability
PART IV. ITALY - CHAPTER XIX - CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY - I. The Era of Napoleon
PART V.—SWITZERLAND - CHAPTER XXII - THE CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM—THE CANTONS - I. The Confederation and Its Constitution
PART VI—AUSTRIA-HUNGARY - CHAPTER XXIV - AUSTRIA-HUNGARY PRIOR TO THE AUSGLEICH
PART VII.—THE LOW COUNTRIES - CHAPTER XXVIII - THE GOVERNMENT OF HOLLAND - I. A Century of Political Development
PART VIII.—SCANDINAVIA - CHAPTER XXX - THE GOVERNMENT OF DENMARK - I. Development Prior to 1814
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.
Language
en
Duration
~31 hours (1833K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-04-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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