“The Congo Cables” is a detailed diplomatic history examining the United States’ role in the Congo Crisis (1960–1965) during the Cold War. Drawing on newly declassified U.S. government cables and archival materials, Madeleine G. Kalb reveals the political maneuvering, intelligence activities, and international tensions surrounding the rise and assassination of Patrice Lumumba, as well a…
The Crisis in Zaire: Myths and Realities examines the political, social, and economic turmoil that shaped Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) during the late 20th century. Edited by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja, the book brings together analyses from leading scholars to challenge widespread misconceptions about the country’s instability. It explores the structural roots of authoritarian …
Niue: The Island and Its People is a reprint of early ethnographic writings originally published in 1902 and 1903 in The Journal of the Polynesian Society. Authored by S. Percy Smith, with traditional narratives provided by the Niuean elder Pulekula, the book presents one of the earliest comprehensive ethnographic accounts of Niue. The text explores the island’s geography, settlement history,…
This book discusses the economy. In the economic field, Bung Hatta's name cannot be separated from the progress achieved by the nation. As an economist, his life and struggles reflect his efforts and activities to build a just society, both materially and spiritually.
South West Pacific 1941–45 by Colonel E. G. Keogh provides a detailed military history of the Pacific War as it unfolded in the South West Pacific theatre during World War II. Written by an experienced Australian military officer, the book outlines strategic decisions, major operations, and the participation of Australian, American, and Allied forces in the region. Keogh documents the early J…
Buku “Negarawan dari Desa Cinta” karya Nina H. Lubis menyajikan biografi mendalam tentang seorang tokoh pejuang dan negarawan yang berasal dari Desa Cinta. Buku ini menggambarkan perjalanan hidup, pemikiran, kiprah, serta kontribusi tokoh tersebut dalam perjuangan dan pembangunan bangsa Indonesia. Melalui pendekatan historis naratif, penulis menampilkan latar sosial, budaya, dan politik yan…
Sejarah Daulat Umayyah I di Damaskus adalah karya Joesoef Sou’yb yang membahas fase awal berdirinya Dinasti Umayyah, salah satu kekhalifahan penting dalam sejarah Islam setelah masa Khulafaur Rasyidin. Buku ini menguraikan latar belakang berdirinya Daulat Umayyah, perkembangan politik, ekspansi wilayah, tokoh-tokoh utama, serta dinamika pemerintahan dari pusat kekuasaan di Damaskus. Melalui k…
Buku ini berisi tentang persiapan dan pelaksanaan konperensi A-A di Bandung 25 tahun yang lalu. Risalah risalah konfidensial dari sidang-sidang tertutup konferensi.
Het dagboek van Schermerhorn is the diary of W. Schermerhorn, who served as the head of the Dutch General Commission for Indonesia from 1946 to 1947. The book provides detailed insights into the historical events surrounding Dutch-Indonesian relations during the post-World War II period.
Story Unused covers the author's experiences as a correspondent in the Far East from 1963 to 1967, shedding light on the significant historical and political events during that period, particularly in Southeast Asia.