Historical Dictionary of Brussels

Paul F. State

doi:10.5771/9780810879218

Summary

Brussels has become the “capital” of Europe, serving as the headquarters for key regional and international agencies, including the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, UN organizations, multinational businesses, lobbying firms, governmental groups, and nongovernmental organizations. Its status as a diplomatic, political, and economic center assumes ever greater importance as the EU grows in depth and breadth.

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Brussels covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Brussels.

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Copyright year: 2015
ISBN-Print: 978-0-8108-7920-1
ISBN-Online: 978-0-8108-7921-8
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language: English
Pages: 553
Product type: Book Titles

1. Contents No access
2. Editor’s Foreword No access
3. Preface No access
4. Acknowledgments No access
5. Reader’s Note No access
6. Acronyms and Abbreviations No access
7. Chronology No access
8. Maps No access
Introduction No access Pages 1 - 22
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Appendix A: The Nineteen Communes of the Brussels Capital Region No access Pages 489 - 490
Appendix B: Population of the City of Brussels, ca. 1400–2013 No access Pages 491 - 492
Appendix C: Burgomasters of Brussels, 1830–Present No access Pages 493 - 494
Appendix D: Minister-Presidents of the Brussels Capital Region No access Pages 495 - 496
Appendix E: The Nine Nations and Member Trades No access Pages 497 - 498
Appendix F: Division of Residents According to Language Used (Percentages) (Censuses 1910–1947) No access Pages 499 - 500
Bibliography No access Pages 501 - 552
About the Author No access Pages 553 - 553