This companion to the classic reference work The Statesman\'s Yearbook provides detailed biographies of past leaders and figureheads not found in the annual publication, and also includes comprehensive chronologies of natural disasters and key political events, as well as overviews of major global cities.In addition to facts and figures, the publication also includes infographics commemorating the anniversaries of key historical events as well as a number of synopses of relevant and related publications. Alongside The Statesman\'s Yearbook, The Statesman\'s Yearbook Companion continues to provide accurate and reliable information about politics, culture and the world. 21 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white; XLIX, 1027 p. 22 illus., 21 illus. in color.