A collection of analytical essays discussing major political, social, and economic transformations occurring in Asia and Africa during the mid-twentieth century. Edited by Soviet scholars, the book examines decolonization, national liberation movements, and the emergence of newly independent states. It highlights ideological, cultural, and geopolitical shifts that shaped Asia-Africa relations i…
Ganis Harsono has been an eyewitness of many of the important events in Indonesia's recent political history. Educated by the Dutch, but coming from a family steeped in Javanese traditions, he stands astride the old and the new in Indonesian life. As a student in Bandung during the Japanese occupation, as a news broad caster and commentator on the Voice of Free Indonesia in Bandung and Yogyakar…
Volume 19 of The Encyclopedia Americana (Meyer to Nauvoo) is part of a comprehensive 30-volume international reference set providing authoritative, scholarly, and up-to-date articles across a wide range of disciplines. This volume contains entries covering historical figures, geographical locations, scientific terms, cultural topics, and general knowledge, each crafted by expert contributors. T…
Buku ini membahas sejarah awal berdirinya Daulat Abbasiyah, salah satu kekhalifahan terbesar dalam sejarah Islam. Penulis menguraikan latar belakang runtuhnya Daulat Umayyah, proses revolusi Abbasiyah, tokoh-tokoh penting, serta perkembangan politik, sosial, intelektual, dan keagamaan pada masa tersebut. Sebagai jilid pertama, buku ini memberikan fondasi historis mengenai kebangkitan kekuatan A…
This volume is part of the series Histoire du mouvement national tunisien and focuses on the period 1952–1956, examining the failure of colonial repression against the Neo-Destour movement. It brings together and comments on historical documents that illustrate the strategies of repression employed by the colonial authorities and the political resistance developed in response. The book analyz…
Buku Di Balik Layar: Warna-Warni Konferensi Asia Afrika di Mata Pelakunya menyajikan dokumentasi, kisah, dan pengalaman langsung para pelaku yang terlibat dalam penyelenggaraan Konferensi Asia-Afrika. Ditulis oleh Sulhan Syafii dan Ully Rangkuti, buku ini menghadirkan sudut pandang personal mengenai dinamika persiapan dan pelaksanaan kegiatan yang menjadi simbol solidaritas Asia–Afrika terseb…
Chinese Cultural Laws, Regulations and Institutions examines the legal framework, administrative regulations, and institutional structures governing cultural affairs in China. As part of the Chinese Culture and Art Series, the book outlines the development of cultural legislation, state policies, and organizational systems that regulate artistic and cultural activities. It provides readers with…
The Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East is a comprehensive four-volume reference work that provides scholarly coverage of the history, politics, culture, religion, and societies of the Middle East and North Africa from the 19th century to the late 20th century. Edited by leading historians and researchers, the encyclopedia contains detailed entries on key countries, historical events, politi…
This edited volume examines the political transformation of Nicaragua during the Sandinista revolution and the subsequent counterrevolution supported by the United States. Bringing together analyses from leading scholars, the book explores the ideological conflicts, economic pressures, and military strategies that shaped Nicaragua from 1979 onward. It provides detailed accounts of the Sandinist…
Buku Negara dan Bangsa jilid 9 ini menyajikan informasi geografis dan kebudayaan mengenai kawasan Amerika Utara, Amerika Tengah, dan Amerika Selatan. Bagian ini mengulas karakteristik fisik, sejarah perkembangan wilayah, kehidupan masyarakat, budaya, serta aspek sosial-ekonomi dari berbagai negara di benua Amerika. Disertai ilustrasi, foto, dan peta, buku ini menjadi sumber rujukan yang mudah d…