“Jiu Tang Shu” (Old Book of Tang) is one of the official histories included in the “Twenty-Four Histories,” compiled during the Later Jin Dynasty under Liu Xu and other scholars. Volume 3 continues documenting the political and administrative structure of the Tang Dynasty, including imperial biographies, governmental organization, and significant state events. As an essential classical …
“Song Shi” (History of the Song Dynasty) is one of the official dynastic histories included in the “Twenty-Four Histories,” compiled during the Yuan Dynasty under the direction of Tuotuo and a team of scholars. Volume 4 continues the extensive historical narrative of the Song Dynasty, documenting imperial biographies, political structures, significant events, and notable individuals who…
“Jin Shi” (History of the Jin Dynasty) is one of the official works of the “Twenty-Four Histories” series. This volume was compiled during the Yuan Dynasty by Tuotuo and other scholars. This book contains historical records of government, important figures, political institutions, the military, and the socio-cultural development of the Jin Dynasty (1115–1234). As a primary source for …
This book, written by Manfred Mai, provides a concise and accessible overview of world history from ancient civilizations to the modern era. Aimed at general readers and students, it narrates key historical developments, major cultural shifts, political transformations, and significant events that shaped human civilization. With clear storytelling and chronological structure, the book offers an…
This work by Geoffrey Barraclough explores the evolving nature of historical study in the modern world. Addressing changes in historical interpretation, methodology, and perspective, the book argues that history must adapt to shifting global conditions and new intellectual challenges. Barraclough discusses the historian’s role, the limitations of traditional approaches, and the need for broad…
This classic by Ivo Andrić depicts the history of the city of Višegrad in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the story of a magnificent bridge built during the Ottoman Empire. The narrative spans four centuries, showcasing the social, political, and cultural changes that shaped Balkan society. Blending history and fiction, the novel shows how the bridge bears silent witness to conflict, oppressio…
This book provides a comprehensive geographical and socio-economic survey of the Soviet Union as it existed in the early 1960s. Written by noted geographer W. Gordon East, the work examines the physical landscape, population distribution, natural resources, agriculture, industry, and regional differences across the vast Soviet territory. It also discusses historical influences that shaped the S…
This book presents a concise yet comprehensive overview of French history, written by historian René Sédillot and translated into English by Gerard Hopkins. Using an easy-to-follow narrative approach, the book traces the political, social, and cultural development of France from early times to the modern era. Its concise and systematic presentation provides a comprehensive understanding for r…
This pictorial volume documents the historic Asian-African Conference held in Bandung in April 1955. Published by the National Committee for the Commemoration of the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Conference in April 1985, the book presents a collection of photographs that capture key moments, leaders, and events associated with the birth of the Bandung Spirit. Through visual records, the volume …
This book is a cartographic chronicle of the Arab-Jewish conflict from the early twentieth century to the late 1970s, using a series of detailed maps to illustrate key political, territorial, and social changes. Martin Gilbert traces major turning points such as the Balfour Declaration, the British Mandate, the 1948 war, and subsequent territorial shifts showing how borders, populations, and po…