From access to sources inside Israel, Washington, and powers hostile to Israel, this is a uniquely knowledgeable and dramatic account of the causes and conduct of the war and its aftermath. Fire in Beirut describes how and why Israel moved into Lebanon in 1982 after years of clashes between local and foreign forces had destroyed what was once known as "the Swit- zerland of the Middle East." …
The contents of this book: Chapter 1 Upholding and Developing Socialism with Chinese Characteristic Chapter 2 Serving the People Wholeheartedly Chapter 3 Giving Top Priority to Development in Governing and Rejuvenating the Country Chapter 4 Maintaining and Realizing Social Equity and Justice, etc.
Contents: 1. 2002 - A world of uncertainty - The Malaise of the Malays 2. 1960s - The family : An anchor - The progresive doctor 3. 1970s - What did independence bring? - Ruling your own country 4. 1980s - Look east - The feudal culture, etc.
This book examines the rise of religious extremism in Pakistan, particularly since 1947, and analyzes its connections to the Pakistani army's corporate interests and U.S.-Pakistan relations. It includes profiles of leading Pakistani militant groups with details of their origins, development, and capabilities. The author begins with an historical overview of the introduction of Islam to the Indi…
With a land mass larger than the continental United States, a unique culture that is part European, African, and indigenous, and the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil is one of the most important--yet one of the least understood--nations in the world. Thomas Skidmore, a preeminent authority on Brazil, vividly traces the 500 years of Brazil's development. Its epic story begins in the wak…
Prior to the original publication of Africa in History, the history and development of Africa had been measured by the European concept of "civilization," applying a Eurocentric approach to African art and literature. Basil Davidson's landmark work presents the inner growth of Africa and its worldwide significance, the internal dynamic of its old civilizations and their links with Asia, Europe …
This major book by the renowned Israeli historian, unveils the hidden and systematic ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians in 1948, and its relevance to resolving the conflict. Ilan Pappe's groundbreaking book revisits the formation of the State of Israel. Between 1947 and 1949, over 400 Palestinian villages were deliberately destroyed, civilians were massacred and around a million men, women, …
The first Greek-American woman ever to serve as a U.S. ambassador, Kounalakis recounts her training at the State Department's “charm school” and her three years of diplomatic life in Budapest―from protocols about seating, salutations, and embassy security to what to do when the deposed King of Greece hands you a small chocolate crown (eat it, of course!). A cross between a foreign policy …
Buku ini merupakan pengenalan tentang Papua, dipersembahkan bagi pelajar dan mahasiswa asli Papua atau keterbatasan informasi sejarah dan budaya mereka. Sebagai suatu penjelasan umum bagi siapa saja yang tertarik terhadap bagian pulau Indonesia yang mempesona ini, mungkin adalah provinsi terakhir yang dikenal oleh bangsanya. Daftar isi: 1. Geologi, geografi dan iklim 2. Keanekaragaman kehidu…
The contents of this book: 1. Divided Germany: The Legacy of the Holy Roman Empire 2. The Ascendancy of France, 1792-1814 3. The German Confederation: The Years of Austro-Prussian Partnership, 1815-48 4. 1848: The Year of German Liberalism 5. The Ascendancy of Austria, 1849-60 6. The Conquest of Germany by Prussia, 1862-71