The Parthenon Code: Mankind's History in Marble delves into the hidden history and symbolism embedded in one of the most iconic structures of ancient Greece—the Parthenon. Through detailed analysis, the book explores how the Parthenon serves as not only a magnificent example of ancient architecture but also as a testament to the profound relationship between art, history, and religion. The au…
Turning Points in History Book 5: People, Places and Apartheid is a key South African history textbook (for Grades 10-12) focusing on resistance and change from the 1970s to the negotiation era, highlighting events like the 1976 Soweto Uprising, Black Consciousness (Steve Biko), trade unionism (COSATU), township uprisings, and the role of different communities (Coloured, Black) in challenging a…
A Hard and Bitter Peace: A Global History of the Cold War examines the Cold War as a worldwide conflict shaped by ideology, power politics, and historical legacies of imperialism and decolonization. The book traces the origins of the Cold War from the end of World War II and analyzes its development across different regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Em…
The book examines how migration, land distribution, and the mining industry played pivotal roles in shaping the history and development of South Africa. Through a focus on historical events and policy decisions, it explores the socio-political impact of these factors on South African society.
This book focuses on key historical changes in South Africa, specifically the impact of industrialisation, rural changes, and the rise of nationalism. It addresses the socio-economic shifts that shaped modern South Africa.
The book "Negotiation, Transition and Freedom" examines important processes in the history of South Africa's political transition, focusing on the negotiations that took place between various parties at the end of apartheid and the process of establishing a new democracy in the country. Through in-depth analysis, this book presents the dynamics between the apartheid government, the liberation m…
This book presents an inside look at the organizing committee behind the historic 1955 Bandung Conference. Written by Sulhan Syafii, it explores the preparation, coordination, and behind-the-scenes efforts that shaped one of the most important diplomatic gatherings of the twentieth century. Through research contributions from multiple team members, the book highlights the roles, challenges, and…
The Encyclopedia of American History: Bicentennial Edition provides a comprehensive chronological overview of the major events, developments, and figures that have shaped the United States from its origins to the modern era. Edited by renowned historian Richard B. Morris, with contributions from Jeffrey B. Morris, this reference work offers accessible entries, updated historical interpretations…
This book is a scholarly edition of the famous chronicle written by Salimbene de Adam, a 13th-century Italian Franciscan monk. This work provides a detailed description of religious, political, and social life in medieval Italy, while also serving as one of the most important primary sources for understanding the development of the Franciscan order and the dynamics of the Catholic Church at tha…
Ganis Harsono has been an eyewitness of many of the important events in Indonesia's recent political history. Educated by the Dutch, but coming from a family steeped in Javanese traditions, he stands astride the old and the new in Indonesian life. As a student in Bandung during the Japanese occupation, as a news broad caster and commentator on the Voice of Free Indonesia in Bandung and Yogyakar…