This book presents a detailed account of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference held in Bandung, Indonesia, written by Dr. Roeslan Abdulgani, one of the key figures behind the historic event. It explores the political background, preparation, major participants, and the global significance of the conference, which later became the foundation of the Non-Aligned Movement. Translated into English by Moll…
The Encyclopedia of American History: Bicentennial Edition provides a comprehensive chronological overview of the major events, developments, and figures that have shaped the United States from its origins to the modern era. Edited by renowned historian Richard B. Morris, with contributions from Jeffrey B. Morris, this reference work offers accessible entries, updated historical interpretations…
The World Book Encyclopedia Volume 2 (B) is part of the English-language encyclopedia compiled by World Book, Inc. This set of volumes contains reference articles beginning with the letter B, covering a variety of general knowledge topics such as biography, geography, science, art, history, and culture. This encyclopedia is designed as an easy-to-understand reference source, complete with illus…
Encyclopedia International, Volume 11: Linden – Metronome is part of a comprehensive 20-volume reference set published by Grolier Incorporated. This volume presents alphabetically arranged articles covering topics from “Linden” to “Metronome,” offering concise, authoritative information across various fields of knowledge. Written and edited by specialists, the encyclopedia aims to pro…
This book is a scholarly edition of the famous chronicle written by Salimbene de Adam, a 13th-century Italian Franciscan monk. This work provides a detailed description of religious, political, and social life in medieval Italy, while also serving as one of the most important primary sources for understanding the development of the Franciscan order and the dynamics of the Catholic Church at tha…
A collection of analytical essays discussing major political, social, and economic transformations occurring in Asia and Africa during the mid-twentieth century. Edited by Soviet scholars, the book examines decolonization, national liberation movements, and the emergence of newly independent states. It highlights ideological, cultural, and geopolitical shifts that shaped Asia-Africa relations i…
Ganis Harsono has been an eyewitness of many of the important events in Indonesia's recent political history. Educated by the Dutch, but coming from a family steeped in Javanese traditions, he stands astride the old and the new in Indonesian life. As a student in Bandung during the Japanese occupation, as a news broad caster and commentator on the Voice of Free Indonesia in Bandung and Yogyakar…
Volume 19 of The Encyclopedia Americana (Meyer to Nauvoo) is part of a comprehensive 30-volume international reference set providing authoritative, scholarly, and up-to-date articles across a wide range of disciplines. This volume contains entries covering historical figures, geographical locations, scientific terms, cultural topics, and general knowledge, each crafted by expert contributors. T…
Buku ini membahas sejarah awal berdirinya Daulat Abbasiyah, salah satu kekhalifahan terbesar dalam sejarah Islam. Penulis menguraikan latar belakang runtuhnya Daulat Umayyah, proses revolusi Abbasiyah, tokoh-tokoh penting, serta perkembangan politik, sosial, intelektual, dan keagamaan pada masa tersebut. Sebagai jilid pertama, buku ini memberikan fondasi historis mengenai kebangkitan kekuatan A…
This volume is part of the series Histoire du mouvement national tunisien and focuses on the period 1952–1956, examining the failure of colonial repression against the Neo-Destour movement. It brings together and comments on historical documents that illustrate the strategies of repression employed by the colonial authorities and the political resistance developed in response. The book analyz…