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…
From Opium War to Liberation by Israel Epstein presents a broad historical overview of China's journey from the 19th century to the mid-20th century, when the country underwent a major transformation from dynastic rule to national revolution and finally liberation under the new government in 1949. Epstein outlines the destructive impact of the Opium Wars on Chinese society, including colonial i…
This book re-examines Indonesia’s foreign policy during the presidency of Soekarno, with particular emphasis on the period of political confrontation and its international context. It analyzes the ideological, political, and strategic factors that shaped Indonesia’s foreign policy orientation, including its relations with Western countries, the Eastern Bloc, and the emerging nations of the …
This book is the second volume of the series Officiële Bescheiden betreffende de Nederlands-Indonesische Betrekkingen 1945–1950, which contains a collection of official documents concerning political, diplomatic, and military relations between the Netherlands and Indonesia during the Independence Revolution. This volume covers the period from November 9 to December 31, 1945, including diplom…
Modern Latin America provides an authoritative and comprehensive introduction to the history, politics, and social developments of Latin American countries from the early nineteenth century to the contemporary era. Written by Thomas E. Skidmore and Peter H. Smith, the book examines major political transformations, economic challenges, social movements, and regional dynamics that have shaped Lat…
Modern Latin America (6th edition) offers a comprehensive and scholarly overview of the historical, political, social, and economic development of Latin American nations from independence to the early 21st century. Written by Thomas E. Skidmore and Peter H. Smith, the book analyzes major themes such as political transformation, democratization, economic modernization, social inequality, and int…
Main Currents of West African History, 1940-1978 by Sir Frederick Pedler provides a comprehensive historical narrative of West Africa during a dynamic period of political and social transformation from the later years of colonial rule to the first decades of independence. The book explores the shift from European domination toward growing African political self-assertion and the emergence of in…