Les Fils de la Toussaint is the first volume of Yves Courrière’s monumental series on the Algerian War. This book recounts the events surrounding the outbreak of the Algerian Revolution in 1954, beginning with the "Toussaint Rouge" uprising orchestrated by the FLN. Courrière combines investigative journalism, interviews, military accounts, and historical documentation to narrate the politic…
"The Dance, Art, and Ritual of Africa" presents visual documentation and explanations of the dance traditions, art, and religious rituals of various African societies. Michel Huet's photographs showcase the richness of African cultural expressions, while Jean-Louis Paudrat's text and Jean Laude's introduction provide the anthropological, aesthetic, and symbolic context of each tradition. …
An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians is a classic ethnographic study by Edward William Lane, based on his direct observations during his stay in Egypt from 1833 to 1835. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive description of Egyptian society in the 19th century, covering social structure, daily life, religious practices, ceremonies, clothing, customs, education, …
This book presents a comprehensive dossier on the Algerian War of Independence, compiled and introduced by Patrick Éveno and Jean Planchais for Le Monde. It includes historical analyses, journalistic reports, and firsthand testimonies that document the political, social, and military dimensions of the conflict between France and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN). The volume provides…
Cheikh Anta Diop's book, L’unité culturallle de l’Afrique noire (The Cultural Unity of Black Africa), examines the fundamental unity of Black African culture from ancient times to the modern era. Using historical, anthropological, and linguistic approaches, Diop traces the development of patriarchal and matriarchal systems in African societies and their place within classical civilization.…
Buku ini merupakan edisi terjemahan Indonesia dari karya Alan Hart yang mengulas perjalanan hidup Yasser Arafat, tokoh penting dalam perjuangan Palestina. Melalui riset mendalam dan wawancara langsung, Alan Hart menggambarkan kontroversi mengenai peran Arafat sebagai pemimpin: apakah ia seorang teroris atau seorang pendamai. Buku ini menelusuri latar belakang politik Timur Tengah, dinamika perj…
To Be Born a Nation is a comprehensive documentation of Namibia's struggle for liberation from South African colonialism. Compiled by SWAPO's Information and Publicity Department, it details Namibia's political history, the roots of the conflict, the development of the resistance movement, and the diplomatic and military strategies pursued toward independence. Complete with maps, diagrams, and …
The 30-Year War 1945–1975 (Volume II: 1954–1975) presents a detailed account of the political, military, and social developments in Vietnam during the period following the Geneva Agreement of 1954 up to the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. The volume examines the division of Vietnam, the escalation of conflict between North and South, foreign intervention, and the strategies employed by the …
"Continuity and Change in African Cultures," edited by William R. Bascom and Melville J. Herskovits, is a classic collection of essays on cultural dynamics in Africa. It examines how African traditions, social institutions, and cultural structures have transformed under the influence of modernization, colonialism, and intercultural contact. The numerous case studies presented illustrate the pro…
This book provides an analytical narrative of the Algerian rebellion against French rule during the mid-twentieth century. Michael K. Clark examines the origins of the conflict, the political and social forces involved, and the evolution of the nationalist movement. Through detailed accounts of military actions, political negotiations, and the broader international context, the book presents a …