Germany Profiled

Series Header: The SYB FactBook SeriesThis is an exciting new series of books for the general reader from the editor and publishers of one of the world's most respected reference books—The Statesman's Yearbook. The FactBooks present everything you need to know about the places, people, and practices of each country in an easy-to-browse format. Complete with key city maps, useful addresses and web sites, these first four country profiles are ideal for the traveler, business person, student, or anyone with an interest in learning about a given country.

Barry Turner is the editor of The Statesman's Yearbook.He has been a full-time writer for twenty years and has worked as a journalist and broadcaster in the fields of politics, biography, travel, and education. He holds a Ph.D. in political history.