Historical dictionary of Brussels

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 o...

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Main Author: State, Paul F.
Format: eBook Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham Rowman & Littlefield 2015
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Edition:2
Series:Historical dictionaries of cities, states, and regions
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ISBN:0810879204, 9780810879201
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro -- Contents -- Editor's Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Reader's Note -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Chronology -- Maps -- Introduction -- THE DICTIONARY -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z -- Appendix A: The Nineteen Communes of the Brussels Capital Region -- Appendix B: Population of the City of Brussels, ca. 1400-2013 -- Appendix C: Burgomasters of Brussels, 1830-Present -- Appendix D: Minister-Presidents of the Brussels Capital Region -- Appendix E: The Nine Nations and Member Trades -- Appendix F: Division of Residents According to Language Used (Percentages) (Censuses 1910-1947) -- Bibliography -- About the Author