THE MICROSTATES OF EUROPE

The seven microstates of Europe, i.e. Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Malta, San Marino, Sovereign Order of St. John, and Vatican Ci ty are remarkable not only for their size, but their persistence. Most have been around for centuries, while much larger empires hav e come and gone. Despite the great events of the last two millennia, these countries have come into existence and have managed to st eer a course away from incorporation within their larger neighbors. Why is this? Rather than being an exercise in triviality, the st udy in T...[Read more]