This is a book that written too soon after the tragic developments in East Timor in 1999, it could have become part of a burning debate, one that had been generating more heat than light.
Decolonization in East Timor presents the official perspective of the Republic of Indonesia on the political transition and integration process of East Timor during the mid-1970s. Prepared by the Department of Foreign Affairs, the book outlines Indonesia’s interpretation of the historical circumstances leading to the end of Portuguese colonial rule, the subsequent political instability, and t…
Buku ini mengisahkan kembali secara nyata peristiwa-peristiwa masa lampau di dalam mana Ahmad Subardjo terlibat dan yang sangat berhubungan erat dengan lahirnya pergerakan nasional sejak awal sekolah hingga tercetusnya proklamasi kemerdekaan Indonesia 17 Agustus 1945.
Buku ini menceritakan tentang tragedi '65 dalam perspektif yang lebih luas, khususnya berkaitan dengan hidup dan perjuangan Bung Karno. Dilihat pula peran berbagai pihak lain dalam tragedi itu. Dokumen-dokumen rahasia dari Dubes AS Marshall Green dan memorandum CIA dikaji dengan teliti untuk melihat permasalahan yang ada
Buku ini mengulas kehidupan, pemikiran, dan peran Ir. Haji Juanda Kartawijaya sebagai salah satu tokoh penting dalam sejarah Indonesia. Pembahasan mencakup latar belakang keluarga, pendidikan, serta perjalanan karier Juanda dalam bidang pemerintahan dan kenegaraan. Buku ini juga menyoroti kontribusi Juanda dalam perumusan kebijakan nasional, khususnya pada masa awal pembangunan negara Indonesia…
A New History of Sierra Leone is an absorbing account of the history of the country from pre-colonial times to the present day. The book opens with an examination of the political organisation of the major language communities before the arrival of Europeans in Sierra Leone. The establishment of the Sierra Leone Colony and the declaration of the Protectorate and structure of local government ar…
Let’s Travel in Congo is an illustrated introductory guide to the geography, culture, history, and daily life of the Congo region. Designed for educational purposes, the book provides accessible explanations about the land, people, traditions, wildlife, and economy of Congo. Rich with photographs and visual materials, it aims to help young readers and general audiences develop a basic underst…
The River Congo by Peter Forbath is a historical and narrative account of one of Africa’s greatest waterways, the Congo River. Blending history, geography, and political narrative, the book chronicles the river’s role in shaping Central Africa—from early exploration and colonial intrusion to modern geopolitical struggles. Forbath draws on extensive research and previously published materi…
“Congo, My Country” is a political and personal testament by Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Written shortly before his assassination, the book presents Lumumba’s reflections on colonial oppression, the struggle for national independence, and the challenges facing the newly liberated Congo. Combining biography, political commentary, and histo…
Death in the Congo offers a detailed historical investigation into the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Emmanuel Gerard and Bruce Kuklick uncover the political tensions following Congo’s independence in 1960 and reveal the role of Belgium, the United States, and the United Nations in the crisis. Drawing on new archival evidence, t…