Thomas Patrick Melady's "Profiles of African Leaders" presents brief biographies and analyses of several influential African leaders during the continent's early independence. Using a political history approach, the book describes the backgrounds, struggles, ideas, and contributions of these figures in shaping the development of modern African nations. This work serves as an important reference…
Tradition and Identity in Changing Africa examines the dynamics of social and cultural change in various African societies in the 20th century. Using ethnological approaches and case studies, authors Mark A. Tessler, William M. O’Barr, and David H. Spain explore how traditions, social structures, and cultural identities transformed in the context of modernization and political change. This bo…
This special issue of Présence Africaine contains documents, speeches, reports, and essays presented at the Second Congress of Negro Writers and Artists, held in Rome from March 26 to April 1, 1959. This congress brought together intellectuals, artists, and writers from Africa and the diaspora to discuss issues of identity, culture, colonialism, decolonization, and the role of art and literatu…
This book is a collection of Nelson Mandela's writings and letters written before and during the underground struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Through these writings, Mandela explains his views on racial injustice, the oppression of Black people, and the urgent need to fight for freedom and equality. This Indonesian translation presents important reflections on Mandela's political str…
This book is the official biography of Nelson Mandela written by Anthony Sampson, a journalist and longtime friend of Mandela. This biography describes Mandela's life journey from childhood, his struggle in the African National Congress (ANC), his involvement in the anti-apartheid movement, to his 27-year imprisonment on Robben Island and his rise as a symbol of the struggle for humanity. This …
This book is a photographic and narrative documentation of the Soweto Uprising of June 16, 1976, a massive demonstration by Black South African students against apartheid education policies. Thousands of students took to the streets, many of whom were victims of police violence. Through powerful photographs and personal testimony, Peter Magubane depicts the tragedy, courage, and resilience of S…
Africa: Define Yourself is a collection of Thabo Mbeki's speeches, writings, and thoughts on African identity, continental renewal, and modern African political ideals. Through reflective essays, Mbeki discusses the African struggle against colonialism, economic development, social justice, and his concept of the "African Renaissance." This book provides an in-depth perspective on how Africans …
This classic book by C. W. de Kiewiet provides an in-depth analysis of South Africa's social and economic development from the colonial period to the early 20th century. The author outlines the historical factors that shaped racial tensions, the dynamics of the agricultural and mining economies, and the impact of colonial policies on the structure of society. As a key reference work on South Af…
This book is a comprehensive study of the development of black politics in South Africa since 1945. Tom Lodge analyzes the dynamics of black political organizations, resistance movements, mass action, and the relationships between anti-apartheid groups. It explores the social, economic, and ideological factors that shaped black politics during the apartheid era. With in-depth research based on …
This book is a comprehensive history of the African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's oldest liberation organization. Francis Meli describes the ANC's origins, the development of its struggle against apartheid, its political strategies, the roles of its leaders, and the organization's internal dynamics. Through archival documentation, interviews, and photographs gathered from Sechaba and …