This book explores the complex relationship between Islam and politics in contemporary Sudan, focusing on the rise of Islamic movements and their impact on the state, society, and governance. Abdel Salam Sidahmed examines the historical roots of Islamic political thought in Sudan, tracing the development of Islamist ideologies and their growing influence on national politics, particularly from …
Dictionary of African Biography, Volume 6, provides a comprehensive collection of biographical entries on influential figures across the African continent whose names fall within the range Tertu to Zwang. Edited by Emmanuel K. Akyeampong and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., this volume compiles authoritative profiles written by leading scholars in African studies. The entries cover a wide spectrum of i…
Ethiopia, Footprint of Time is an artistic photography book that showcases Ethiopia's rich history, culture, and visual heritage through the lens of photographer Alberto Tessore. The book combines historical images with introductory text by Ethiopian poet and intellectual Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin, who provides cultural context and narratives about Ethiopia's civilizational journey. Published in 198…
Dictionary of African Biography, Volume 1: Abach–Brand provides an authoritative collection of biographical entries on significant figures from across the African continent. Edited by Emmanuel K. Akyeampong and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., this volume is part of a six-volume reference work produced by Oxford University Press in 2012. The entries cover individuals from ancient to contemporary time…
Southern Africa after Zimbabwe examines the shifting political landscape in the region in the early 1980s following Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980. Alex Callinicos analyzes the effects of Zimbabwe’s liberation on neighboring countries and evaluates the broader regional struggle against colonialism, apartheid, and imperialism. The book provides insights into the dynamics of revolutionary mo…
Zimbabwe: The First Decade, 1980–1990 provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and economic developments that shaped Zimbabwe in its first ten years after independence. Produced as an official national publication, the book documents major achievements, challenges, and transformations in governance, national unity, education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, and foreign…
Buku Indonesia: Manusia dan Masyarakatnya adalah karya dokumenter visual yang memotret keberagaman manusia dan budaya Indonesia. Foto-foto utama diambil oleh Ian Charles Stewart, dengan tambahan karya fotografer lain seperti Gene Christy, Nora Suryanti, Virginia White, dan Edith Somerset. Naskah penyerta ditulis oleh Ian Charles Stewart dan Judith Shaw, lalu diterjemahkan ke dalam bahasa Indone…
The War in Angola: A Socio-Economic Study provides an analytical overview of the armed struggle in Angola against Portuguese colonial rule, focusing on the period leading up to independence. Written by Mario de Andrade and Marc Ollivier, the book examines the root causes of the conflict, the development of liberation movements, and the socio-economic structure shaped by colonial exploitation. I…
This book presents an analytical study of the revolutionary development of Vietnam during the twentieth century. Thomas Hodgkin explores the historical processes that shaped Vietnam’s struggle against colonial domination and its pursuit of national liberation. Drawing on political writings, historical documents, and the ideology of key figures such as Ho Chi Minh, the author examines the moti…
Buku Album Bandoeng en Omstreken 1845–1910an menyajikan kumpulan foto dan ilustrasi bersejarah mengenai Kota Bandung dan kawasan sekitarnya sejak pertengahan abad ke-19 hingga awal abad ke-20. Melalui arsip visual yang langka, buku ini menampilkan perkembangan kota, bangunan bersejarah, kehidupan sosial, serta lanskap Bandung pada masa kolonial Hindia Belanda. Disertai penjelasan kontekstual,…