The Tragedy of Lebanon is a reissue of Jonathan Randal's acclaimed 1983 study of the rightwing Christian militias in Lebanon that in 1975 plunged the country into a decades-long cycle of war and civil conflict. For this 2012 reissue of the book, Randal added a piercing new Preface reflecting on the meaning of those events, both then and today. As the Senior Foreign Correspondent of The Washingt…
I Speak for Lebanon is the political testament of Kamal Joumblatt, a great Arab leader. Here he describes his political, military and social strategy during the Lebanese Civil War -a bitter conflict which is far from over. He draws on his experience as a religious leader, government minister, military commander and international negotiator to illuminate the complex panorama of Lebanon. His deep…
he War Against East Timor presents a powerful and meticulously documented account of the Indonesian occupation of East Timor and the widespread human rights abuses that accompanied it. Carmel Budiardjo combines eyewitness testimonies, investigative reports, and historical analysis to expose the systemic violence, political repression, forced displacement, and humanitarian crisis that unfolded f…
This book offers a clear and accessible overview of the Korean conflict, tracing its roots from Korea’s early history through the brutal Korean War to the contemporary nuclear standoff. Smith combines political, social, and military perspectives to contextualize the peninsula’s enduring tensions. The work includes vivid photographs, maps, and nine appendices of primary historical documents.…
This work presents a historical examination of Brunei’s resilience and continuity as a sovereign Malay Islamic monarchy. Written from an authoritative perspective, it traces the nation's political, cultural, and social developments, highlighting key historical events that shaped Brunei’s survival amid regional changes and external pressures. The book provides insights into Brunei’s identi…
Buku ini dimaksudkan sebagai perkenalan dengan pandangan Khalil Gibran sebagaimana terpantul melalui berbagai ragam karyanya : prosa, puisi, parabel, aphorisme, dan berbagai ungkapannya sejak berusia sebelas tahun hingga saat - saat akhir hayatnya. Banyak keistimewaan yang perlu ditampilkan sebagai penyair dengan ciri khasnya sendiri, bahkan sebagai filsuf yang tiada putus - putusnya memuja Tuh…
Sandwiched between US-supported Thailand and Communist North Vietnam, the tranquil Buddhist kingdom of Laos - the original Shangri-La - became the centre of a major Cold War crisis in the early nineteen-sixties, when Mervyn Brown served there as deputy to the British Ambassador. War in Shangri-La is a fascinating and highly readable account of his often hazardous experiences, which included th…
Evans brings Lao history vividly into focus, from ancient times through to the twenty-first century. He recounts the turmoil of independence from France and the war with Vietnam and its aftermath, up to present-day Laos and the country's hopes for its future. Evans traces the compelling story of the emergence of Laos as a modern nation.
East Timor at the Crossroads: Forging of a Nation provides a comprehensive and timely analysis of the critical moment in East Timor’s modern history as it moved toward independence. Peter Carey examines the political, social, and historical forces that shaped the territory’s struggle for self-determination, highlighting the impact of colonial rule, Indonesia’s occupation, and the role of …
After decades of political turmoil, war and economic hardship, Laos is now reshaping itself for the 21st century. As the newest member of the influential Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Lao and their culture are on the brink of rapid, unpredictable change. Cultures of the World: Laos explores the evolving Lao lifestyle and captures in vibrant color the customs and festivals…