Namibia: Women in War explores the critical roles played by Namibian women during the country’s long struggle for independence. Authors Tessa Cleaver and Marion Wallace document how women participated not only as supporters but also as fighters, activists, organizers, and community leaders throughout the liberation movement. Drawing from interviews, historical documents, and field research, …
This book examines the political, social, and ethnic dynamics of five African countries at the beginning of independence: Congo, Dahomey, the Federal Republic of Cameroon, Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and South Africa. Through expert analysis, the book explains how ethnic diversity, colonialism, and governmental structures influenced political stability and societal development in each country. This…
En torno al fuego en las noches de África is a collection of African folktales selected and translated by Mariano Herranz. The stories in this book draw from various African traditions and illustrate the moral values, beliefs, and culture of the local people. With a distinctive storytelling style and rich symbolism, this book presents stories typically told around a campfire at night, as…
Buku Tentang Perang ini merupakan terjemahan Bahasa Indonesia dari tiga buku awal karya monumental Carl von Clausewitz, On War. Dalam karya klasik teori peperangan ini, Clausewitz membahas hakikat perang, konsep “kabut perang”, “gesekan dalam perang”, hubungan antara politik dan perang, serta prinsip-prinsip strategi dan taktik militer. Terjemahan oleh Makmur Supriyatno ini menghadirkan…
This book examines the first two decades of independence in Francophone Black Africa—the political, social, and economic changes from the 1960s to the 1980s. The author describes issues of inequality, development challenges, and the realities of life in post-colonial societies in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, drawing on historical perspectives and contemporary conditions. (Based on a synops…
The Home Front: U.S.A. portrays the dramatic transformation of American society during World War II. Written by Ronald H. Bailey with the editors of Time-Life Books, this volume explores how the United States mobilized its economy, industry, and population for the global conflict. It examines rationing programs, war production, civil defense efforts, and the significant roles played by women an…
Ebenezer Babatope's book, "Coups, Africa and the Barrack Revolts," examines the phenomenon of military coups that occurred frequently in various African countries during the 20th century. Babatope highlights the political, economic, and social factors that led to military intervention in government and describes the internal dynamics of the barracks that often triggered military rebellions. Thi…
Vestiges of War is a multidisciplinary collection that examines the Philippine-American War (1899–1902) and its lasting cultural, political, and historical impact on both nations. Edited by Angel Velasco Shaw and Luis H. Francia, the book brings together essays, artworks, scholarly analyses, and historical documents that explore how the conflict shaped national identities, colonial relationsh…
This book is a comprehensive study of the weapons and military equipment of the Napoleonic Wars (1789–1815). Philip J. Haythornthwaite describes the various weapons, equipment, uniforms, and military technology used by European armies. Featuring line illustrations by John Mollo and drawings by Peter Sarson and Tony Bryan, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the technical and v…
This book is a philosophical study of Western political thought, focusing on how the concept of 'difference' is understood, denied, or politicized. Michael Brint traces the Western intellectual tradition and shows that patterns of denying difference often lead to political tragedy. Through an in-depth analysis of theories from classical to modern, this book reveals how identity, conflict, and d…