Ordeal in Algeria presents a detailed narrative and analysis of the Algerian War of Independence against French colonial rule. Written by Richard and Joan Brace, the book explores political tensions, the rise of nationalist movements, armed resistance, and the broader geopolitical implications of the conflict. Combining eyewitness accounts, historical documentation, and political commentary, th…
This third volume of A History of Australia explores the formative years of Australian civilization between 1824 and 1851. C. M. H. Clark examines the political, social, and cultural transformations that shaped the colonies during this period, including the development of colonial government, the growth of settler society, economic expansion, and complex interactions between European settlers a…
This second volume of A History of Australia covers the critical years between 1822 and 1838, tracing the social, political, and administrative evolution of the Australian colonies. Clark examines the growth of New South Wales and Van Diemen’s Land, the transformation of penal settlements, the development of local governance, and the tensions between authority and emerging settler society. Dr…
This sixth volume of C. M. H. Clark’s monumental “A History of Australia” explores the nation’s political, cultural, and social transformations from 1916 to 1935. Through the metaphor of “the old dead tree and the young tree green,” Clark examines the tensions between tradition and emerging modern identities in Australia during the interwar years. The book traces shifts in national …
The Realities of Vietnam presents an analytical appraisal of the Vietnam situation prepared by the Ripon Society. Edited by Christopher W. Beal with contributions from Anthony A. D’Amato, the book examines the political, social, and military dimensions of the Vietnam conflict as understood in the late 1960s. It evaluates U.S. policy, the nature of the South Vietnamese government, the motivati…
“Deuxième dossier secret de l’Algérie” by Claude Paillat is a historical investigative work presenting confidential documents, testimonies, and political analyses related to the Algerian War of Independence. The book provides insight into French military operations, political decision-making, intelligence activities, and key events that shaped the conflict between 1954 and 1962. As a co…
This book is the personal account of Fawaz Turki, a Palestinian intellectual living in exile. Through a reflective and powerful writing style, Turki describes his refugee experience, his search for identity, and the emotional and political struggles faced by the Palestinian people. This account presents not only a biography but also a social critique and analysis of the Palestinian–Israeli co…
La Question du Pouvoir en Algérie by Abdelkader Yefsah is an analytical work exploring the nature, structure, and evolution of political power in Algeria. Published in 1990, the book discusses the dynamics of authority, the mechanisms of governance, and the internal political struggles that shaped Algeria in the post-independence period. Yefsah provides a critical perspective on institutional …
The War in the Desert provides a vivid and detailed narrative of the North African Campaign during World War II. Written by Richard Collier and the editors of Time-Life Books, it chronicles the dramatic battles fought across Libya and Egypt between Allied and Axis forces. The book explores key figures such as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and the British Eighth Army, highlighting strategy, militar…
Africa's Harsh Paradise: Namibia is a visual and narrative documentation of Namibia's landscape, biodiversity, and ecological conditions. Compiled by nature photographer Anthony Bannister and writer Peter Johnson, the book features high-quality photographs depicting Namibia's wildlife, deserts, coastlines, and protected areas. Supported by scientific literature and expert consultation, the book…