This book is a firsthand account of the political upheavals that led to the Nigerian Revolution and the subsequent Biafran War (1967–1970). Written by Major-General Alexander A. Madiebo, Commander of the Biafran Army, the work presents an insider’s perspective on the causes, strategies, and consequences of one of Africa’s most defining post-colonial conflicts. Madiebo recounts the militar…
Egypt: The Crucible explores the political and social forces that shaped the modern Arab world, focusing on Egypt as the center of these transformations. Harry Hopkins provides a detailed account of Egypt’s unfinished revolution, examining the struggles for power, ideological conflicts, and historical developments that influenced political movements across the Arab region. Through maps, photo…
Reminiscences of Hồ Chí Minh is a collection of personal stories, memories, and accounts from individuals who worked closely with President Hồ Chí Minh throughout different periods of the Vietnamese revolutionary struggle. The book offers intimate insights into Hồ Chí Minh’s character, leadership style, daily habits, moral principles, and his relationship with the people around him. …
The book "The Great Powers and Africa" examines the involvement of major powers—such as the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, France, and China—in the political, economic, and strategic dynamics of the African continent in the post-independence era. Waldemar A. Nielsen illustrates how global geopolitical interests shaped the development of African states, including …
John G. Stoessinger's Why Nations Go to War is a classic analysis of the factors that drive states to war. Using a case study approach, this fourth edition examines major conflicts of the 20th century and highlights the role of political leaders, misperceptions, miscalculations, and international dynamics as crucial factors underlying the outbreak of war. Stoessinger emphasizes that the decisio…
An Outline of Samoan History provides a concise historical account of the Samoan Islands from early Polynesian settlement to the modern era. Written by Sylvia Masterman, the book summarizes significant cultural, political, and social developments, including the origins of Samoan society, traditional governance, European contact, missionary influence, colonial administration, and Samoa’s trans…
This special issue of Présence Africaine presents a comprehensive account of the 1st International Conference of Negro Writers and Artists, held at the Sorbonne in Paris, September 19–22, 1956. The conference brought together writers, artists, and intellectuals from Africa and the diaspora, including figures such as Léopold Sédar Senghor, Aimé Césaire, Richard Wright, and Alioune Diop. I…
The Blue Nile is Alan Moorehead’s powerful historical account of the dramatic explorations and political conflicts surrounding the Blue Nile region during the nineteenth century. Spanning Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt, the book follows the journeys of European explorers—including Napoleon’s scholars, Samuel Baker, and Egyptian forces—whose quests and encounters shaped the geopolitical land…
Polynesia in Early Historic Times by Douglas Oliver presents a comprehensive and detailed examination of Polynesian societies during the period of early European contact and exploration. Drawing upon archaeological evidence, ethnographic records, and historical accounts, Oliver reconstructs the cultural, social, and political landscapes of the Polynesian islands before they underwent major tran…
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…