Description: The Statesman’s Yearbook has been published every year since the first edition was issued in 1864, even through both World Wars. The Yearbook contains profiles and detailed maps of all 194 countries in the world plus states and dependencies, highlighting key historical events and describing their form of government and social organizations. Also included is statistical data in areas such as defense, economy, energy, trade, and communications, as well as biographical profiles of all current leaders and over 1,700 links to key national websites. The complete archive from 1864 is now available online, providing a unique insight into a changing world.
Coverage: 1864 to present