PE handbook and scene in Europe

Hello,

I have done an IB (M&A) internship in the past and am currently trying to get a PE internship. Was wondering which private equity handbooks you guys would recommend for someone without prior PE experience?

Also, is there any website or book available which describes the European private equity scene (e.g. the major players, their strategies, funds, locations, etc.)? Have been looking online, but pretty much all websites with data require you to pay...

Many thanks in advance!

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