Larry W. Bowman's Mauritius: Democracy and Development in the Indian Ocean examines the political, social, and economic development of Mauritius from the post-independence period to the late 20th century. Within the Indian Ocean region, Mauritius is a unique example of a small island nation that has successfully managed ethnic and religious diversity while maintaining democratic stability. The …
Facing Mount Kenya is a classic ethnographic work written by Jomo Kenyatta, a Kenyan national figure and trained anthropologist. This book provides an in-depth look at the traditional life of the Gikuyu (Kikuyu) people, Kenya's largest ethnic group. Using a scholarly approach and personal experience as part of this community, Kenyatta explains the social structure, family system, traditional ed…
This comprehensive reference work titled "Islam in Indonesia: A to Z Basic Reference" aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted aspects of Islam's presence and influence in Indonesia. Indonesia, being the world's largest Muslim-majority country, offers a unique and diverse landscape for the practice and interpretation of Islam. This reference work compiles essential informati…
This book presents a comprehensive overview of Indonesia’s writing traditions, featuring significant manuscripts preserved at the National Library of Indonesia. Written by Ann Kumar and John H. McGlynn with contributing essays by experts such as Mastini Hardjoprakoso, the book explains the historical development of writing, various script forms, and notable Nusantara manuscripts. Published by…
This book presents a comprehensive examination of Australian military leadership throughout the twentieth century. Edited by D. M. Horner, it offers detailed biographical studies of key Australian commanders and explores how their decisions, leadership styles, and operational experiences shaped the development of the nation’s military history. Through an analytical and historical approach, th…
This book is dedicated to the memory of Dr Titin Suwandi-Guciano (1962-1997), a loving partner and wonderful mother, a gifted economist and a true supportive friend whose spirit and enthusiasm underlined the relationship between the two countries.
Buku ini mengungkap sejarah Pemerintah Darurat Republik Indonesia (PDRI) yang dibentuk pada masa Agresi Militer Belanda II tahun 1948 ketika ibu kota Yogyakarta jatuh. Mestika Zed merekonstruksi perjalanan PDRI di bawah kepemimpinan Sjafruddin Prawiranegara yang berjuang dari hutan dan pedalaman Sumatra untuk mempertahankan eksistensi Republik. Melalui penelitian arsip, wawancara, dan dokumenta…
Buku ini merupakan catatan pengalaman langsung Jenderal Mayor T. B. Simatupang selama masa Perang Kemerdekaan Indonesia. Melalui kisah yang disampaikan dalam bentuk laporan pribadi dari Banaran, Simatupang menggambarkan dinamika perjuangan militer, strategi perang, kondisi pasukan, serta tantangan politik dan sosial yang dihadapi Republik Indonesia pada masa mempertahankan kemerdekaan. Karya in…
Buku Jejak Diplomat Kemanusiaan Muhammadiyah karya Sudibyo Markus menguraikan kiprah Muhammadiyah dalam membangun kerja sama internasional, diplomasi kemanusiaan, dan dialog antaragama sebagai bagian dari kontribusi organisasi ini di level global. Melalui berbagai pengalaman lapangan, penulis menggambarkan bagaimana Muhammadiyah melakukan misi kemanusiaan lintas negara, menjalin relasi dengan l…
Buku ini memuat kajian sejarah penyusunan Undang-Undang Dasar 1945 melalui dokumen-dokumen otentik Badan Oentoek Menyelidiki Oesaha-Oesaha Persiapan Kemerdekaan (BPUPKI). Disusun oleh RM. A. B. Kusuma, karya ini menyajikan transkripsi lengkap, analisis, serta penjelasan mengenai proses perumusan dasar negara dan konstitusi awal Republik Indonesia. Dengan 671 halaman beserta bibliografi yang lua…