Profiles of People in Power

<p><strong>This new work of biographical reference presents succinct narrative biographies of every serving head of state and head of government.</strong><br>Its content covers approximately 200 countries and territories and provides over 300 biographical profiles.<br><strong>Each country section contains:</strong><br>* A brief explanation of its type of government and the roles of the head of state the head of government and the legislature<br>* Lists of the most recent heads of state and head of government with dates of office<br>* Biographical profiles of current head of state and government and other recent incumbents of these positions who remain significant and active political leaders<br>* A photographic section of a selection of the world's key political leaders<br>* A full index by name date of taking office and source of authority.</p>