This book examines the political system of Niger with particular emphasis on personal rule and strategies of political survival in the Sahel region. Robert B. Charlick analyzes the historical development of Niger’s post-independence government, the role of political elites, and the interaction between political authority and economic conditions. The study provides insights into state formatio…
Conversations with Myself is a collection of Nelson Mandela's personal writings, including letters, diaries, prison archives, interview transcripts, and previously unpublished reflections on his life. This book offers an intimate look at Mandela's life, including his struggle against apartheid, his experiences in prison for more than two decades, and his role in South Africa's transition to dem…
This book is a concise overview to assist O-Level students in studying the history of South Africa and the southern African region. Donald Leeming presents a systematic overview of the material, covering political, social, and economic developments, colonialism, nationalist movements, and the dynamics of society in the region. Designed as a learning aid, this book provides key summaries, maps, …
This book provides a prospective and analytical reflection on the social, economic, and political transformations of Sahelian societies in the twenty-first century. Jacques Giri examines the historical background, structural challenges, and future trajectories of the Sahel region, focusing on issues such as environmental vulnerability, demographic growth, governance, and development policies. B…
This book provides a concise and systematic overview of Niger, covering its geographical features, historical development, population, social structures, and political evolution. Written within the Que sais-je? series, the work presents essential information on Niger from pre-colonial times through the colonial period and into the post-independence era. The authors analyze the country’s econo…
The book "Hassan II presents La Marche Verte" is a non-fiction book based on official speeches and documents, rather than a fictional narrative. It documents a real political event, namely the peaceful mass march of King Hassan II from Morocco to the Spanish Sahara in 1975, known as the "Green March."
This book presents a translated and annotated version of the Honjō Diary, written by General Honjō Shigeru, the chief aide-de-camp to Emperor Hirohito. Covering the years 1933 to 1936, the diary provides firsthand insight into political, military, and court affairs during a turbulent period in Japan’s prewar history. Mikiso Hane offers contextual analysis to help readers understand the empe…
Postwar Japan: 1945 to the Present is an anthology that chronicles Japan’s political, social, and economic transformations in the aftermath of World War II. Edited by Jon Livingston, Joe Moore, and Felicia Oldfather, the volume collects essays, primary sources, and commentary from scholars to provide a comprehensive view of Japan’s reconstruction under Allied occupation, its democratization…
a concise and accessible account of Japan’s development from the Meiji Restoration (1868) to the post–World War II era. The book covers key political, economic, and social changes, including industrialization, modernization of institutions, rise of imperialism, militarism, and Japan’s transformation into a modern state. Yasuoka also discusses the impact of war, especially World War II, an…
A detailed historical analysis of the United States’ decision to deploy atomic weapons against Japan in August 1945. Feis examines the strategic, political, and military factors that led to this unprecedented action, exploring alternatives such as a conventional invasion, coercion through diplomatic inducement, and the shock of the atomic bomb itself.