Volume 1 of the Old History of the Five Dynasties (Jiu Wudai Shi) is an official historical chronicle compiled during the Song dynasty under the leadership of Xue Juzheng. It documents the political, military, and cultural developments of the Five Dynasties period (907–960), a transitional era between the Tang and Song dynasties. This simplified-character edition published by Zhonghua Book Co…
“Chen Shu” (Book of Chen) is one of the official dynastic histories included in the “Twenty-Four Histories” and was compiled by Yao Silian during the Tang Dynasty. It documents the political, military, and cultural history of the Chen Dynasty (557–589 CE), the last of the Southern Dynasties before the unification under the Sui Dynasty. The work provides detailed imperial biographies, …
Hanshu (Book of Han), Volume 1, is part of the Simplified Chinese Edition of the Twenty-Four Histories published by the Zhonghua Book Company. Written by Ban Gu during the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Hanshu documents the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Western Han period. This authoritative edition includes classical annotations by Tang dynasty scholar Yan Shigu, whose com…
The History of the Song Dynasty (Song Shi) is the official chronicle of the Song dynasty, compiled during the Yuan dynasty under the direction of Tuotuo and other court historians. This second volume of the simplified-character edition published by Zhonghua Book Company continues the detailed historical record of political affairs, biographies, administrative systems, and cultural developments …
This book examines the victorious phase of the Tunisian national movement led by the Neo-Destour Party during the period 1952–1956. Compiled and commented on by Mohamed Sayah, the work is part of the series Histoire du mouvement national tunisien and presents historical documents that illustrate political strategies, resistance, and negotiations leading to Tunisian independence. It is an impo…
“Song Shi” (History of the Song Dynasty) is one of the official dynastic histories included in the “Twenty-Four Histories.” It was compiled during the Yuan Dynasty under the leadership of Tuotuo and other imperial scholars. Volume 3 continues the comprehensive documentation of the Song Dynasty, covering imperial reigns, political institutions, major historical events, and biographies of…
Song Shi (History of the Song Dynasty), Volume 5, is part of the authoritative Twenty-Four Histories compiled during the Yuan dynasty under the direction of Toqto’a. This volume continues the historical accounts and biographical narratives of the Song dynasty, covering significant political developments, key figures, cultural contributions, and administrative evolution. As a core source for C…
Song Shi (History of the Song Dynasty), Volume 6, is part of the official Twenty-Four Histories compiled under the Yuan dynasty minister Toqto’a. This volume continues the chronological and biographical records of the Song dynasty, documenting political developments, imperial administration, and notable historical figures. As one of China’s most significant classical historical works, it pr…
This book provides a concise and structured introduction to the Republic of Gabon, covering its geography, population, history, political evolution, and socio-economic conditions. As part of the renowned Que sais-je? series, the text presents an accessible overview designed for students and general readers seeking to understand the historical and contemporary dynamics of Gabon. Jacqueline Bouqu…
Collection of documents, reports, and minutes of United Nations Security Council meetings related to the Indonesian issue between November 1948 and January 1949. These documents include statements by delegates, UN resolutions, and notes on the political situation leading up to the Second Dutch Military Aggression and the diplomatic process that took place in handling the Indonesian–Dutch conf…