Cutting the Lion’s Tail: Suez Through Egyptian Eyes presents an authoritative Egyptian perspective on the 1956 Suez Crisis, one of the pivotal conflicts of the modern Middle East. Mohamed Heikal, a leading journalist and close observer of Egyptian politics, provides a detailed account of the political tensions, diplomatic maneuvers, and military actions that culminated in the tripartite attac…
"Nationhood and the African Road to Socialism" is a collection of political essays by Léopold Sédar Senghor that examines the concepts of African socialism, nation-building, and postcolonial African cultural identity. Senghor emphasizes the importance of developing a model of socialism grounded in African values, traditions, and humanism. Through his ideas, the book provides in-depth insights…
P. Olisanwuché Esedebe's book, Pan-Africanism: The Idea and Movement, 1776–1963, examines the history of the Pan-Africanist idea and movement from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. The author traces the development of Pan-African thought, key figures, Pan-African organizations, and the political and social dynamics underlying the struggle for African unity and the African diaspora. T…
Eze Ogueri II's book, "African Nationalism and Military Ascendancy," examines the development of African nationalism and the role of the military in the political dynamics of African countries after independence. The author explores the relationship between nationalist movements, political leadership, and the increasing dominance of the military in various African countries, particularly during…
Ali A. Mazrui and Michael Tidy's book, "Nationalism and New States in Africa," examines the development of African nationalism from approximately 1935 to the modern era. The authors outline the historical background of colonialism, the rise of nationalist movements, the struggle for independence, and the political dynamics of new states after independence. The book provides an in-depth analysis…
In this influential work, Kwame Nkrumah outlines his vision for African unity, political freedom, and postcolonial development. I Speak of Freedom presents Nkrumah’s reflections on nationalism, anti-colonial struggle, and the responsibilities of independent African states. Through speeches, essays, and policy statements, he articulates the ideological foundations of Pan-Africanism and emphasi…
The book Nationalism and Revolution in Indonesia is a classic study by George McTurnan Kahin that describes the political, social, and military dynamics of the Indonesian Revolution of 1945–1949. Based on extensive field research and direct interviews with movement leaders, this book analyzes the development of Indonesian nationalism, diplomatic and military conflicts with the Netherlands, an…
In 1927 Indonesia's first true nationalist party, the PNI, was formed with Sukarno as its young leader. This inaugurated a period of hectic political activity when the men who were later to lead the Republic of Indonesia hammered out the goals and methods of their independence struggle, in the process laying the seeds of some of the major conflicts which would later affect the Republic. By 1934…
ast Timor: Nationalism & Colonialism offers a compelling examination of the historical forces that shaped East Timor’s struggle for self-determination. Jill Jolliffe traces the roots of Timorese nationalism from the colonial period under Portugal through the geopolitical pressures that culminated in Indonesia’s invasion and subsequent occupation. Drawing on firsthand reporting, archival res…
The Making of a Nation is a collection of essays that center on the emergence of Filipino national consciousness in the second half of the nineteenth century. They range from the first beginnings of Filipino national awareness with Father Jose Burgos to its full flowering in the Revolution and the war in defense of national independence against the Americans. The fruit of thirty-five years of r…