Iran (Persia) in Pictures karya Jon A. Téta merupakan buku visual informatif yang menampilkan gambaran menyeluruh tentang Iran melalui rangkaian foto dan penjelasan singkat. Buku ini menghadirkan keindahan lanskap Iran—dari gurun, pegunungan, hingga kota-kota bersejarah—serta kekayaan budaya yang telah berkembang selama ribuan tahun. Selain menyoroti warisan arsitektur, tradisi masyarakat,…
The New History of India by Stanley Wolpert offers a readable yet comprehensive narrative of India’s history, covering nearly 4,000 years from ancient civilization to modern political developments. Wolpert examines major themes such as religion, empire, nationalism, and identity, while paying close attention to persistent social inequalities, corruption, and political challenges. He highlight…
Buku Revolusi Iran pertama kali terbit tahun 1980 dan hingga kini merupakan salah satu rujukan berbahasa Indonesia terpenting mengenai peris tiwa itu, sebagai karya sejarah objektif, tanpa sudut pandang sektarian. Selain karena telah banyak permintaan dan usul agar buku ini diterbitkan kembali, Iran tetaplah menjadi negara yang menonjol di Timur Tengah, dengan hubungan yang tak pernah putus den…
Writing an objective biography of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the only larger-than-life political figure of Muslim Bengal, is no easy task for a historian. In this well-researched book, Sayyid A. Karim has given a fascinating account of the life of Sheikh Mujib and makes an assessment of his legacy.Separating the man from the myth, the author has drawn a moving portrait of a heroic man who triumphed…
This book provides an analytical biography of Inder Kumar Gujral, the 12th Prime Minister of India, focusing on his political philosophy, administrative approach, and diplomatic vision. It explores the challenges faced during his tenure, including coalition politics, foreign policy restructuring, and governance issues in a rapidly evolving India. The volume highlights the well-known “Gujral D…
Parliament of a Thousand Tribes: Papua New Guinea – The Story of an Emerging Nation is an in-depth study of Papua New Guinea's journey toward modern statehood amidst extraordinary ethnic diversity. It describes how more than a thousand tribes with distinct languages, customs, and identities built a shared political system after independence. Through historical narrative, socio-political analy…
Gustavo Ferrari's Kuwait Images is a photography book that depicts the beauty, cultural richness, and dynamics of modern Kuwait through a series of stunning visuals. Using both a documentary and artistic approach, Ferrari captures a variety of landscapes—from deserts and beaches to iconic architecture—and social activities that reflect Kuwaiti identity. Each image presents a blend of tradit…
The personal account of Mohandas K. Gandhi, recounting his life from childhood until 1921. Originally written in Gujarati and translated by Mahadev Desai, the book describes Gandhi’s moral, spiritual, and political evolution. It details his experiments with truth, nonviolence, self-discipline, simple living, and his early involvement in social reform and the Indian independence movement. As o…
Nigeria's Golden Book: Celebrating a Rich Past and a Bright Future adalah sebuah karya dokumenter yang menyoroti perjalanan sejarah Nigeria dari masa pra-kolonial hingga era modern. Buku ini menyajikan gambaran komprehensif tentang warisan budaya, pencapaian nasional, perkembangan politik, serta dinamika sosial-ekonomi yang membentuk identitas bangsa. Melalui foto-foto arsip, narasi historis, d…
The personal narrative of Mohandas K. Gandhi, chronicling his life from childhood to 1921. Written originally in Gujarati and translated by Mahadev Desai, the book provides deep insight into Gandhi’s spiritual, political, and moral development. Gandhi describes his quest for truth, his experiments with diet, self-discipline, education, and social reform, as well as his emergence as a leader o…