This book presents a comprehensive overview of Poland's geographic and geopolitical position as a country situated between the great powers of Eastern and Western Europe. Norman J. G. Pounds examines the history, socio-economic conditions, cultural influences, and political dynamics that shaped modern Polish identity. Part of the Searchlight Books series, this work aims to provide a concise yet…
Drawing on his unique insider's perspective as press spokesman for Lech Walesa from October 1989 to July 1990, Jaroslaw Kurski has written the first critical, clear-eyed account of the Polish leader's personal and political style. During his time in Walesa's office, Kurski became acquainted with the many forces and ambitions which were unknown to the general. public that drove the Solidarity he…
This book contains a collection of facts and official documents related to the Round Table Conference (Ronde Tafel Conferentie) held in The Hague in 1949. The conference was a crucial negotiation between Indonesia and the Netherlands that resulted in the recognition of the sovereignty of the Republic of the United States of Indonesia. This book presents various official statements, reports, pro…
This book contains a series of conversations and in-depth interviews between renowned German journalist Emil Ludwig and Benito Mussolini, leader of Fascist Italy. Through open and often controversial dialogue, Ludwig reveals Mussolini's personal and political views on power, the state, war, humanity, and his ideological vision for the future of Italy. This book is an important primary source fo…
This book is an in-depth study of the complex relationship between Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler, and how the alliance between these two totalitarian regimes contributed to the downfall of Italian Fascism. F. W. Deakin traces the development of the personal and political relationship between the two leaders, their failed military strategies, and the internal tensions within Mussolini's regi…
Urho Kekkonen: A President’s View contains the political views and personal reflections of Finnish President Urho Kekkonen on foreign policy, international relations, and Finland’s position during the Cold War. Through selected essays and speeches, Kekkonen outlines the basic principles of Finland’s policy of neutrality, diplomacy with the Soviet Union and the West, and the political chal…
This book contains a collection of texts selected and presented by Claude Nicolet on the development of political thought in Rome during the Republic. Through classical sources and historical analysis, Nicolet highlights the basic principles of Roman government, ideas about citizenship, power, law, and the socio-political dynamics that formed the foundation of the Republic's institutions. This …
Paul Kecskemeti's The Unexpected Revolution is a thorough analysis of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. It highlights the social forces that drove the uprising, including the roles of students, workers, political elites, and the internal dynamics of the Communist Party. Kecskemeti explores the economic, political, and psychological factors that fueled the rapid changes in Hungary and examines h…
This book presents an in-depth study of two of the most influential and controversial figures in 20th-century French history: Philippe Pétain and Charles de Gaulle. Through his investigative style, J.-R. Tournoux depicts the relationships, ideological conflicts, differences in political vision, and the lives of these two figures who played a major role in World War I, World War II, and the pol…
America Right or Wrong offers a critical examination of American nationalism and its influence on U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Anatol Lieven analyzes the cultural, political, and historical roots of American national identity, highlighting how different strands of nationalism—both civic and ideological—shape America’s worldview and global actions. The book explores the impact of nati…