This book presents a literary and artistic journey through the historic city of Tlemcen, renowned for its natural springs, architectural heritage, and cultural richness. Produced as part of the “Tlemcen, Capital of Islamic Culture 2011” program, the volume highlights significant monuments, artistic traditions, and the unique urban identity of Tlemcen. Combining narrative reflections, histor…
E. A. Boateng's "A Political Geography of Africa" provides a comprehensive study of the political aspects of African geography. Boateng analyzes state formation, territorial boundaries, power patterns, ethnic diversity, colonialism, and the geopolitical dynamics that shaped modern Africa. Using a geographical and political approach, the book explains how physical conditions, history, and …
A History of the Pacific Islands traces the human history of nearly one-third of the globe over a 50,000 year span. This is history on a grand scale, taking the islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia from prehistoric culture to the present day th.
The Rising Sun explores the dramatic rise of Japan as a military power in the years leading up to World War II and its early wartime expansion across Asia and the Pacific. Written by Arthur Zich with the editors of Time-Life Books, the volume examines Japan’s political transformation, its imperial ambitions, and the strategic decisions that shaped its wartime conduct. The book also traces the…
Robert A. Divine's Eisenhower and the Cold War explores President Dwight D. Eisenhower's foreign policy during the Cold War (1953–1961). Divine demonstrates that Eisenhower, despite his cautious approach, played a crucial role in shaping the United States' global strategy through his policies of containing communism, strengthening international alliances, and using nuclear power as a deterren…
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…
This book examines the crucial transition period in world history following the end of World War II, when global leaders faced the enormous challenge of building peace and a new international order. Robert Dallek explores the political decisions, conflicts of interest, and the origins of tensions that fueled the Cold War. Through in-depth analysis of major figures such as Truman, Churchill, Sta…
This monograph presents the life and artistic achievements of Mohammed Racim, one of Algeria’s most renowned miniaturist painters. Written by Mohammed Khadda, the book explores Racim’s contributions to the revival and modernization of traditional Algerian miniature art. Through detailed commentary and visual documentation, the volume highlights Racim’s stylistic influences, cultural ident…
The Real War is a global political and strategic analysis written by former US President Richard Nixon. In it, Nixon outlines his views on the geopolitical threats facing the United States during the Cold War, particularly the ideological and military rivalry with the Soviet Union. He emphasizes the need for a firm foreign policy, strengthened national defense, and realistic diplomacy to mainta…