The new edition, revised to January 1, 1937, of what has become a standard book of reference. Here in outline is the information necessary for an understanding of the significance of political news from abroad day by day. For every country of the World it gives the composition of the governments, the programs and leaders of the political parties, and the political affiliations and editors of the press. It includes a description of the organization and functions of the League of Nations, the World Court, and the International Labor Office.