The Blood of the People examines the social revolution that accompanied Indonesia’s struggle for independence in Northern Sumatra. Anthony Reid analyzes how revolutionary violence led to the collapse of traditional political authority, particularly the power of local aristocracies, during the period following the Japanese occupation and the proclamation of independence. The book explores the …
This commemorative volume, published by the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in 1980, marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 1955 Asian-African Conference held in Bandung. The book reviews the historical background, achievements, and global impact of the Conference, which gathered leaders from Asia and Africa to promote solidarity, anti-colonialism, and internationa…
This publication presents the official results of the Round Table Conference as accepted in the Second Plenary Meeting held on 2 November 1949 in the Ridderzaal, The Hague. The document outlines the political agreements negotiated between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Indonesia, including the terms for the transfer of sovereignty, the formation of the Republic of the United…
This volume contains the official results of the 1949 Round Table Conference held in the Ridderzaal, The Hague, as adopted during the Second General Meeting on 2 November 1949. The document presents the agreements between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Indonesia regarding the transfer of sovereignty, the establishment of the Republic of the United States of Indonesia (RUSI),…
This commemorative volume, published by the World Affairs Press in Beijing in 2005, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1955 Asian-African Conference. Edited by Zhang Yan, the book presents historical reflections, political analyses, and documentary materials that highlight the enduring influence of the Bandung Spirit on Asia-Africa solidarity. It examines the legacy of the Conference, China…
Riyadh: Heart of Arabia is a richly illustrated photographic journey through Saudi Arabia’s capital region, written by Mohsen Al-Dajani (a Bedouin-born pilot) with co-author Brian Salter. Over three years, the authors document the city’s past and present — from mud-brick palaces, modern skyscrapers, and bustling souqs, to archaeological sites and the rugged natural beauty of its surroundi…
Nationalism and Revolution in Indonesia is a classic study of the growth of Indonesian nationalism and the revolutionary struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule. George McTurnan Kahin analyzes the social, political, and historical forces that shaped nationalist movements from the early twentieth century through the Indonesian Revolution of 1945–1949. Drawing on extensive field rese…
This book provides an accessible and richly illustrated introduction to the history and evolution of Chinese clothing. It explores traditional garments, regional dress styles, materials, craftsmanship, and the cultural symbolism embedded in attire throughout various dynastic periods. Through descriptive text and vivid photographs, the book offers readers a clear understanding of how clothing re…
Hailed by leading academics as "extraordinary" and provocative, Hamid Dabashi treats the story of Iran over the past two centuries with unparalleled analysis of key events, cultural trends, and political developments leading up to the collapse of the reform movement and the emergence of the new and combative presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. In an era of escalating tensions in the Middle East,…
The Heritage of Persia by Richard N. Frye is a comprehensive and accessible study of Persian civilization spanning over 2,500 years. Frye draws on archaeological, linguistic, and documentary sources to trace the development of Persian culture from its earliest Aryan roots through the Zoroastrian heritage, the Achaemenid Empire, Parthian and Sassanian dynasties, and into the early Islamic era. H…