The Renaissance is the fifth volume of Will Durant's monumental series, The Story of Civilization. This work presents a comprehensive history of the revival of art, culture, philosophy, and politics in Italy from 1304 to 1576 AD. Durant describes great figures such as Petrarch, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and the development of important cities such as Florence, Venice, and Rome. With a ri…
This volume was published on the occasion of the Afro-Asian Writers’ Executive Committee Meeting held in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, from July 16–21, 1963. It presents a collection of documents highlighting the cultural struggles, aspirations, and intellectual contributions of Afro-Asian peoples during the post-colonial era. The publication reflects efforts to strengthen solidarity, cultural…
This edited volume explores the dynamics of political culture and the processes of political change within communist states during the mid-20th century. Featuring contributions from leading scholars, the book examines ideology, state structures, leadership patterns, social mobilization, and internal transformations across various communist regimes. Through comparative analysis, it highlights bo…
The Ancient Near Eastern Tradition by Milton Covensky offers a comprehensive overview of the cultural, social, political, and religious traditions that shaped the earliest civilizations of the Near East. Focusing on the ancient societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and surrounding regions, the book examines the development of writing, law, kingship, mythologies, and religious practices that influenc…
W. E. Abraham's The Mind of Africa is a philosophical study examining the foundations of African thought, consciousness, and worldview. It highlights how historical experiences, culture, and traditional values shape how Africans understand themselves and the world around them. Abraham seeks to capture the spiritual and intellectual essence of Africa, while challenging often erroneous West…
Patrick Wright's Iron Curtain: From Stage to Cold War traces the development of the term "iron curtain" from 19th-century theater to its role as a key geopolitical metaphor during the Cold War. It explains how the concept of the "Iron Curtain" was shaped through performance art, propaganda, and European political dynamics, and then popularized by Winston Churchill in a 1946 speech. Wright outli…
Présence Africaine is a leading intellectual journal first published in November–December 1947 in Paris and Dakar. This inaugural issue became an important platform for African and diaspora scholars, writers, and artists to voice their ideas on African identity, culture, colonialism, and socio-political development. The journal featured essays, literary criticism, cultural studies, and writi…
This book examines the impact of the apartheid system on culture and education in Namibia during the South African colonial period. Marion O'Callaghan analyzes how discriminatory policies affected social development, cultural identity, educational structures, and the rights of Namibians. Using a historical and sociological approach, this UNESCO publication provides a comprehensive overview of t…
James de Vere Allen's Swahili Origins: Swahili Culture & the Shungwaya Phenomenon is a comprehensive study of the history, culture, ethnic identity, and development of Swahili people in East Africa. Allen traces the origins of Swahili civilization and examines theories and historical evidence for the Shungwaya phenomenon—a concept influential in narratives of Swahili migration and group ident…
This illustrated volume presents a vivid photographic portrait of The Gambia, capturing its landscapes, people, and cultural heritage. Through the lens of Michel Renaudeau, the book highlights everyday life, traditional customs, and the natural beauty of the smallest country on the African mainland. Supplementary multilingual notes provide concise information on the nation’s government, histo…