A new edition of Peter Calvocoressi's classic survey of the global political scene. Lucid, authoritative, enlightening and wise, this is "the "book to read for those wishing to understand the political world we live in today. - A classic work of narrative reference- Covers all the major political events since 1945- Endorsements to come from Andrew Marr and Lord Patten of Barnes- PR campaign to celebrate both the book and the author