France hosted the tournament from June 12 to 27, 1984. Eight teams participated, seven qualifying through qualifying stage. France qualified automatically as hosts. Format developed for all subsequent eight-team championships
O'Brien is a member of the Inner Party in Oceania. He works in an administrative position at the Ministry of Truth. He outranks Winston Smith and has never spoken to him before
INGSOC is the only political party in Oceania, established during super-state's creation. Big Brother serves as the Party's leader, though his identity remains debated. Party aims for total control over people's thoughts and actions
Proles are lower-class citizens living outside Party infrastructure. They make up majority of population but have limited rights. Proles live in poverty with little access to luxuries. They are kept in subjugation and ignorance by government
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Published in 1949, 1984 has sold around 30 million copies. Serves as a political barometer across different political spectrum. Contains familiar elements like London landmarks and Ministry of Truth