Buku Pembebasan Nasional Menentang Imperalisme karya George J. Aditjondro membahas dinamika perjuangan rakyat di berbagai negara Dunia Ketiga dalam melawan dominasi politik, ekonomi, dan militer kekuatan imperialis. Melalui analisis historis dan sosial-politik, penulis menyoroti bagaimana imperialisme modern beroperasi melalui struktur kekuasaan global, perusahaan transnasional, dan bentuk inte…
Faces of Japan by Bob Davis is a photographic book capturing everyday life in Japan during the 1970s. Through 88 black-and-white photographs, Davis portrays both traditional and modern aspects of Japanese society, from urban centers to rural areas, highlighting daily routines, local markets, sumo wrestling, and street scenes in cities like Shibuya. The book aims to reveal the “real faces of J…
the political, social, and cultural evolution of Japan from its earliest eras through the mid‑20th century. Hall places special emphasis on Japan’s premodern period, analyzing how its feudal institutions, social hierarchies, and political structures changed over more than two millennia. He explores the influence of both the Chinese civilization (especially from the 6th century) and the West…
This book examines the crucial role of the Omani nation in shipping, trade, and the spread of Islam from the early days of the religion to the arrival of the Portuguese in the Arabian coast and the Indian Ocean. Through in-depth historical analysis, the author illustrates how Omani sailors and merchants contributed significantly to opening maritime trade routes, establishing transregional econo…
Al-Siyar wa al-Jawabāt li ʿUlamāʾ wa Aʾimmat ʿUmān is a landmark compilation of correspondence, fatwas, religious responses, and legal guidance issued by Omani scholars and imams throughout various historical periods. It documents Ibadi fiqh thought, socio-religious views, and legal rulings that served as primary references in shaping Omani religious identity and traditional legal system…
A comprehensive and scholarly examination of the pivotal events of 1868 in Japan, when Imperial power was restored. He argues that the Restoration was not primarily driven by economic distress or class conflict, but by a rising sense of national danger and pride as Japan encountered Western powers. Nationalism motivated the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate and the re-unification of Japan und…
Juhainat al-Akhbar fi Tarikh Zanzibar is a seminal historical work that traces the long history of Zanzibar, particularly its close relationship with the Sultanate of Oman. Sheikh Said Ali bin Ali Al-Aghbari presents a rich historical account, covering the origins of Zanzibari's people, its social and political developments, and Oman's crucial role in shaping the region's cultural identity and …
History, with its turbulent events and diverse characters, is one of the most fascinating stories, and history books are among the best narratives. The History of Oman is no exception; the author attempts to recount the events one by one, with concise commentary, in such a way that you can feel them unfold as you turn the pages. This book covers the rich history of the Arab nation of the Indian…
The Japanese Mind: The Goliath Explained by Robert C. Christopher offers a concise analysis of the cultural values and social behaviors that shape Japanese thinking. The book explains how tradition, group orientation, discipline, and implicit communication influence Japan’s society, education, and work culture. Christopher highlights the contrast between modern industrial success and enduring…
This book offers a comparative political analysis of North and South Korea from the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945 up to 1972, focusing on how two antagonistic regimes—backed by the Soviet Union and the United States sought to consolidate power and direct national development. Kim argues that political leadership, institutional design, and externally driven pressures shaped divergent t…