This memoir by T. N. Kaul offers personal reflections on his long diplomatic career and provides insights into India’s foreign policy during critical moments of the twentieth century. The book recounts Kaul’s experiences in major postings and international negotiations, while also examining the broader dynamics of peace, war, and global diplomacy. Combining autobiographical narrative with p…
China–Burma–India recounts the complex and often overlooked campaigns fought in the Asian theater during World War II. Written by Don Moser with the editors of Time-Life Books, this volume explores the Allied struggle to keep China supplied, the grueling combat in the jungles of Burma, and the challenges of multinational cooperation. The narrative includes the efforts of General Joseph Stil…
India, Indonesia, and the New Cold War, edited by K. Subrahmanyam, examines the dynamics of Asian politics and security during the early days of the “New Cold War” in the 1980s. It examines the strategic positions of India and Indonesia in the global arena, particularly in relation to foreign policy, regional security, and the relationship between the two countries in the face of tensions b…
Plantation to Politics: Studies on Fiji Indians by Ahmed Ali presents a detailed examination of the historical, social, and political development of the Indo-Fijian community. The book traces the arrival of Indian indentured laborers to Fiji’s sugar plantations during the colonial period and analyzes how their experiences shaped a unique ethnic and cultural identity. Ali explores the transfor…
This book by Serge Zafimahova offers a critical and insightful analysis of Madagascar’s international and regional political dynamics within the Indian Ocean. Drawing on the author’s extensive experience as a former international affairs correspondent and presidential adviser, the work examines the interaction between global politics and Madagascar’s domestic policy. It highlights issues …
The book Het land onder de regenboog by Mochtar Lubis presents a comprehensive overview of Indonesian history—from the earliest civilizations and the archipelagic kingdoms to the Dutch colonial period, the Japanese occupation, and the struggle for independence. Written in Dutch for an international audience, the book blends historical narrative with socio-cultural, political, and societal ins…
Bernard H. M. Vlekke's classic book presents a comprehensive study of the historical development of the Indonesian archipelago, from the early days of the great kingdoms and international trade relations to the period of European colonialism. Using a historical and geographical approach, Vlekke describes the political, social, and economic changes that shaped the region now known as Indonesia. …
Buku “Het leven in Nederlandsch-Indië” karya Bas Veth merupakan karya klasik yang menggambarkan kehidupan sehari-hari di Hindia Belanda pada masa kolonial. Melalui narasi deskriptif yang dipadukan dengan ilustrasi, penulis menyoroti budaya, kebiasaan, interaksi sosial, serta dinamika masyarakat pribumi dan kolonial pada akhir abad ke-19. Karya ini menjadi salah satu referensi penting dalam…
This third and final volume of Sarvepalli Gopal's biography of Jawaharlal Nehru covers the last eight years of his life and Prime Ministership- It deals with his efforts to sustain the economic and social advance of the Indian people and not to lose hold of the principles of his foreign policy even while relations with China deteriorated, culminating in large scale aggression in both the wester…
Handicrafts of India by Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay is a comprehensive exploration of India’s rich and diverse craft traditions. Drawing on her deep engagement with artisan communities across the country, the author examines the history, techniques, regional styles, and cultural significance of traditional handicrafts. The book highlights textile arts, pottery, metalwork, woodcraft, jewelry, wea…