This book examines the theory and dynamics of international alliances as a form of latent war community in the global political system. Edited by Francis A. Beer, this collection of writings explores how states form coalitions for security purposes, political strategy, and the balance of power. The analysis is presented using a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing international relations th…
Ensiklopedi Nasional Indonesia. Jilid 4: C – Dzikir merupakan bagian dari seri ensiklopedia nasional yang disusun untuk menyediakan informasi rujukan yang komprehensif dan otoritatif mengenai berbagai aspek pengetahuan umum dan keindonesiaan. Jilid ini memuat entri-entri yang disusun secara alfabetis dari huruf C sampai Dzikir, mencakup topik sejarah, geografi, politik, ilmu pengetahuan, agam…
The History of the Southern Dynasties (Nan Shi) is one of the official Twenty-Four Histories of China, compiled during the Tang dynasty by historian Li Yanshou. It documents the political, cultural, and biographical history of the Southern Dynasties—Liu Song, Southern Qi, Liang, and Chen—from 420 to 589 CE. As an essential text for understanding the division and transformation of early medi…
This book examines the rise and development of the Black Power movement in South Africa as an ideological response to apartheid and racial domination. Written by Gail M. Gerhart, the work traces the historical roots, philosophical foundations, and political impact of Black Consciousness and related movements from the 1960s onward. Through detailed analysis, the author explores how Black Power s…
The Book of Zhou (Zhou Shu) is the official dynastic history of the Northern Zhou dynasty, compiled by Linghu Defen and other historians of the Tang dynasty. As one of the prestigious Twenty-Four Histories, it documents imperial biographies, governmental structures, military affairs, and cultural developments during the Northern Zhou period. This simplified-character edition published by Zhongh…
The Book of Southern Qi (Nan Qi Shu) is the official dynastic history of the Southern Qi dynasty, compiled by Xiao Zixian during the Liang dynasty. As part of the prestigious Twenty-Four Histories, the text documents political developments, imperial biographies, institutional structures, and cultural transformations of early medieval China. This simplified-character edition published by Zhonghu…
The Book of Wei (Wei Shu) is the official dynastic history of the Northern Wei dynasty, compiled by the Northern Qi historian Wei Shou. As one of the Twenty-Four Histories, the text records the political, military, cultural, and social developments of the Northern Wei, a major power during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. This simplified-character edition published by Zhonghua Book C…
This publication presents an overview of the Asian-African Conference and its guiding principle, “Live and Let Live in Unity in Diversity.” It highlights the historical background, political significance, and outcomes of the 1955 Bandung Conference, which brought together leaders from Asia and Africa to promote peace, solidarity, and cooperation among newly independent nations. The book emp…
Song Shi (History of the Song Dynasty) is one of the official Twenty-Four Histories of China, compiled during the Yuan dynasty under the leadership of Toqto’a. The work records the political, cultural, economic, and military developments of the Song dynasty (960–1279), including both the Northern and Southern Song periods. Organized into annals, treatises, and biographies, the text offers d…
Chinese Quyi Acrobatics Puppetry and Shadow Theater examines various forms of traditional Chinese performing arts, including quyi (folk art and music), acrobatics, puppetry, and shadow theater. It outlines the history, artistic characteristics, social functions, and cultural significance of each of these forms in Chinese society. Compiled as part of the Chinese Culture and Art Series, this book…