The book Early Modern History is one of the volumes in the Indonesian Heritage series which discusses the development of Indonesian history in the early modern period, starting from the emergence of Islamic kingdoms, the development of maritime trade, to the entry of European colonial powers. Written by leading historians and researchers, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the polit…
The Ancient History Book is one volume of the Indonesian Heritage series which presents a comprehensive overview of the early history of the Indonesian archipelago. The contents of the book include the development of prehistoric culture, archaeological findings, human migration, the process of early formation of society, as well as cultural interactions that form the basis of Indonesian civiliz…
This book is part of the Significant Issues Series published by The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Examining the Cuban Revolution 25 years after its demise, this book examines its impact on Cuba's political, economic, and social development since 1959, as well as its influence in Latin America and internationally. Written by scholars such as Hugh Thomas, Georges A. Fauri…
This book details Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s final mission in Bolivia in 1967, including his guerrilla strategy, the reasons for its failure, and the political and social conditions in Bolivia at the time. Richard L. Harris, in this revised edition, adds new analysis based on documents and interviews that emerged after the original 1970 publication. This book offers a comprehensive historica…
This revised and updated third edition provides a comprehensive overview of Nicaragua’s historical and political development, focusing particularly on the legacy of Augusto César Sandino and the transformations brought by the Sandinista revolution. Thomas W. Walker analyzes the country’s social, economic, and political challenges, including U.S. involvement, the Contra war, and the shiftin…
This book presents a concise yet comprehensive overview of Brazilian history from prehistoric times, Portuguese colonization, the imperial period, the formation of the republic, and modern development. Boris Fausto outlines changes in Brazilian politics, economy, society, and culture in a coherent and in-depth manner. This English edition, translated by Arthur Brakel, is one of the primary acad…
This book is a collection of illustrations and historical descriptions of historic buildings and cultural sites in the city of Windhoek, Namibia. Christine Marais presents detailed visual documentation through architectural sketches and brief notes explaining the background, function, and historical value of each object. This work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving cultural he…
This book presents the German perspective on the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, and the ensuing 80 days of fighting in France. Written by Paul Carell, a former German propaganda official, this book describes the dynamics of strategy, troop movements, and the experiences of German commanders and soldiers in facing the massive attack that determined the course of World War II. With …
This book is a collection of academic essays discussing Berlin's unique position as a city divided between two political systems during the Cold War era. The authors analyze the political, social, economic, and international relations developments that shaped the dynamics of West Berlin and East Berlin after 1945. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this book highlights Berlin's role as a sym…
This book presents a comprehensive study of Peruvian cultural history from pre-Columbian times to the modern era. Dobyns and Doughty describe the development of Andean society, Inca culture, social changes after the Spanish conquest, and the ethnic, economic, and political dynamics that shape contemporary Peru. Using an anthropological and historical approach, this book provides a comprehensive…