Historical dictionary of Brussels / Paul F. State.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

State, Paul F., 1950-

Series:

Historical dictionaries of cities of the world ; no. 14.

Historical dictionaries of cities, states, and regions ; no. 14

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History.

Belgium--History--Dictionaries.

Belgium.

Genre:

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

xlvi, 409 pages, 13 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2004.

Summary:

Historical Dictionary of Brussels covers the leading places, personalities, events, and institutions that have shaped civic life in the Belgian capital. The first comprehensive English-language history of Brussels in reference form, this book includes a narrative of the city's history, more than 600 dictionary entries, and an extensive bibliography. Students, academics, professionals in the public and private sectors, residents, and visitors will find this an essential reference.

Contents:

The nineteen communes of the Brussels capital region

Population of the city of Brussels, ca. 1400-2000

Burgomasters of Brussels, 1830-present

Minister-presidents of the Brussels capital region

The nine nations

Division of residents according to language used

Government of the Brussels capital region.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-408).

ISBN:

0810850753

OCLC:

54694607