This book explores the comparative political systems across various global regions, including Western and Eastern Europe, North America, the Middle East, and developing countries. The primary focus is to analyze how political systems function in each region, highlighting both the differences and similarities in governance structures, political processes, and policies implemented. The book provi…
This book presents a detailed account of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference held in Bandung, Indonesia, written by Dr. Roeslan Abdulgani, one of the key figures behind the historic event. It explores the political background, preparation, major participants, and the global significance of the conference, which later became the foundation of the Non-Aligned Movement. Translated into English by Moll…
This book is a biographical and psychological study of Franklin D. Roosevelt, written by Emil Ludwig. The author explores Roosevelt’s character, leadership style, and exercise of power, focusing on the relationship between personal happiness and political authority. Published in 1938, the work reflects contemporary perspectives on Roosevelt’s presidency and offers insight into political lea…
Sun Yat-sen: His Life and Its Meaning is a political biography written by Lyon Sharman that examines the life, ideas, and historical significance of Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of modern China. The book explores Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary activities, political thought, and leadership in the movement that led to the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of C…
This book is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, the first black former President of South Africa and also the first president elected through a general election. Written by the character himself, this book contains memories and experiences full of drama that shaped Nelson Mandela's personality.
This comprehensive biography of Deng Xiaoping, written by Richard Evans, a longtime Western diplomat and researcher in China, traces Deng Xiaoping's life from his youth, involvement in the revolution, his role in the Chinese Communist Party, and his role as a key architect of China's economic modernization. With a thorough and historically researched writing style, this book depicts how Deng sh…
The Second Chinese Revolution examines China’s political, social, and economic transformation in the years after 1949. The book describes how the country attempted to reshape its agricultural and industrial sectors, reorganize society under socialist principles, and navigate internal debates over ideology and policy. It also discusses the shifting dynamics within the Chinese Communist Party, …
This book provides a prospective and analytical reflection on the social, economic, and political transformations of Sahelian societies in the twenty-first century. Jacques Giri examines the historical background, structural challenges, and future trajectories of the Sahel region, focusing on issues such as environmental vulnerability, demographic growth, governance, and development policies. B…
This book is the autobiography of Theodore H. White, a renowned American political journalist. In this reflective work, White traces his life and career as a journalist, from his youth through his wartime experiences to the landmark reporting that shaped modern political history. Through personal stories and observations, White provides an in-depth look at journalism, American politics, and the…
This book is a study of the quest for political security by Iran's ruling elite: the Shah before the revolution, and the new Islamic leaders, led by Ayatollah Khomeini, today. It argues that, despite the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty, there is no basic change in the character of the threat to the Iranian political system. Absolute monarchy has been replaced by another kind of absolutism …