Dar El Beida Casablanca is a visual and narrative documentation of Casablanca, one of Morocco's main cultural and economic centers. Through photography by Ali Kaghat and Driss Alaoui Mdaghri, the book presents a panoramic view of urban life, architecture, public spaces, and the social atmosphere of Dar El Beida—another name for Casablanca. Compiled as part of the “Villes Marocaines” serie…
Flying With Pride explains the history, development, and symbolic meaning of the South African national flag. Written by Denis Beckett, it details the creative and political process behind the design of the new post-apartheid flag, including its symbolism of the values of unity within South Africa's diverse society. In addition to the historical narrative, the book includes technical info…
This book provides a historical and analytical account of the roots of the conflict between Southern and Northern Sudan. Mohamed Omer Beshir traces the origins of regional inequality to the Anglo-Egyptian colonial administration, exploring how policies in education, governance, and economic development created structural imbalances that shaped later political tensions. The study analyzes the ri…
Morocco: Land of Promise is a collective work by a group of Moroccan academics, historians, diplomats, and government figures to depict the nation's journey to building a modern state. The book highlights the relationship between the king and his subjects as the foundation of national stability, and outlines Morocco's political, social, and economic achievements since independence. Through his…
This book is an anthropological study of Buurri Al Lamaab, a suburban village located near Khartoum in Sudan. Harold B. Barclay documents the social organization, economic life, cultural practices, and community structure of the village during the mid-twentieth century. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, Barclay examines kinship networks, household organization, gender roles, leadership patterns, …
This volume presents a detailed historical account of the New Zealand Wars, focusing on the Maori military campaigns and the pioneering period between 1845 and 1864. James Cowan documents major conflicts, key figures, and the broader colonial context that shaped the struggles between Maori communities and European settlers. Combining narrative history with cultural insight, the book offers an e…
This book provides a detailed historical account of the Mahdīya, the Islamic revivalist movement led by Muhammad Ahmad al-Mahdi in Sudan between 1881 and 1899. A. B. Theobald examines the origins, development, and consequences of the Mahdist state, analyzing its political, military, and religious foundations. The study explores the decline of Turco-Egyptian rule, the rise of nationalist sentim…
This autobiography presents the personal journey and political experiences of Joseph Lagu, one of the most influential figures in the history of South Sudan. In “Sudan Odyssey Through a State: From Ruin to Hope,” Lagu recounts his early life, his rise as a military leader, and his role in the liberation struggle against successive Khartoum governments. The book provides a detailed narrative…
Joseph Owino's Kenya Into the 21st Century examines the challenges and opportunities facing Kenya as it enters the 21st century. The book reviews the country's political, social, and economic developments, analyzing the dynamics of leadership, public policy, and the structural changes needed to achieve national progress. Owino highlights crucial issues such as governance, democratization, ec…
Norman N. Miller's Kenya: The Quest for Prosperity is a comprehensive analysis of Kenya's journey toward national development after independence. The book examines the dynamics of Kenyan politics and governance from 1963 to the early 1980s, including changes in national leadership and the challenges of state consolidation. Miller discusses Kenya's economic development, social inequality, cha…