Atatürk: Founder of a Modern State by Ali Kazancigil offers an analytical and insightful exploration of the leadership, political philosophy, and transformative vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The book examines Atatürk’s pivotal role in leading the Turkish War of Independence and dismantling the remnants of the Ottoman Empire to establish a secular, republican, and modern nation-state. Ka…
Inside Baluchistan: Political Autobiography of Khan-e-Azam is a political account and personal experience of Mir Ahmad Yar Khan Baluch, a prominent figure and the last ruler of the state of Kalat before its integration into Pakistan. In this autobiography, the author reveals the political dynamics of Baluchistan during the transitional period leading up to and following Pakistan's independence …
An insightful exploration of Japanese art through a curated selection of works from the Powers Collection. The book covers a wide range of artistic traditions, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and calligraphy, spanning from classical to modern periods. Rosenfield analyzes stylistic features, cultural significance, and historical context of each work, highlighting the evolution of aesthe…
An insightful exploration of Japanese art through a curated selection of works from the Powers Collection. The book covers a wide range of artistic traditions, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and calligraphy, spanning from classical to modern periods. Rosenfield analyzes stylistic features, cultural significance, and historical context of each work, highlighting the evolution of aesthe…
Citations de Mustafa Kemal Atatürk by Akil Aksan presents a curated collection of powerful quotations and reflections from Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Turkish Republic. Through these selected statements, the book highlights Atatürk’s thoughts on nationalism, secularism, education, modernization, and civic responsibility. The compilation provides insight into the princi…
This book discusses the history of Burma before and during the colonization process, beginning with the arrival of early explorers, the first British traders, and the competition for power on the eastern border of India. The discussion continues with the first and second Anglo-Burmese wars, the development of trade, and Burma's relations with Pegu, Ava, and China. The next section outlines the…
An accessible overview of Japan’s literary tradition for Western audiences. Keene examines major periods, genres, and authors, from classical poetry and prose to modern fiction and drama. The book highlights the cultural, historical, and philosophical contexts that shaped Japanese literature, explaining stylistic features, thematic concerns, and aesthetic values. Through clear analysis and ex…
Berjuang tanpa menggunakan kekerasan, Aung San Suu Kyi mengotaki apa yang disebutnya sebagai kemerdekaan Myanmar II,setelah ayahnya, Aung San, memelopori "kemerdekaan Myanmar 1". Akibatnya, aktivasi hak-hak asasi manusia dan pemimpin Liga Nasional Demokrasi Myanmar ini dikenakan tahanan rumah oleh junta militer pada 1989, menyusul perlawanan spontan terhadap penindasan politik yang telah membun…
Pakistan's Islamic Bomb deeply analyzes Pakistan's efforts to develop nuclear capabilities in the 1970s, particularly after its defeat in the 1971 war and the loss of Bangladesh. Palit and Namboodiri outline the geopolitical background, strategic competition with India, and the internal political dynamics that led to the development of this nuclear program. With a strong analytical approach, th…
Atatürk, published by the Turkish Historical Society (Türk Tarih Kurumu), presents a detailed and authoritative account of the life and legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Turkish Republic. The book explores Atatürk’s early career as a military officer, his decisive leadership in the Turkish War of Independence, and his role in abolishing the Ottoman Sultanate to es…