La Question du Pouvoir en Algérie by Abdelkader Yefsah is an analytical work exploring the nature, structure, and evolution of political power in Algeria. Published in 1990, the book discusses the dynamics of authority, the mechanisms of governance, and the internal political struggles that shaped Algeria in the post-independence period. Yefsah provides a critical perspective on institutional …
The War in the Desert provides a vivid and detailed narrative of the North African Campaign during World War II. Written by Richard Collier and the editors of Time-Life Books, it chronicles the dramatic battles fought across Libya and Egypt between Allied and Axis forces. The book explores key figures such as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and the British Eighth Army, highlighting strategy, militar…
Africa's Harsh Paradise: Namibia is a visual and narrative documentation of Namibia's landscape, biodiversity, and ecological conditions. Compiled by nature photographer Anthony Bannister and writer Peter Johnson, the book features high-quality photographs depicting Namibia's wildlife, deserts, coastlines, and protected areas. Supported by scientific literature and expert consultation, the book…
Hồ Chí Minh Thought on Diplomacy presents an analytical overview of the diplomatic principles and strategies developed by Hồ Chí Minh throughout Vietnam’s struggle for national independence and international recognition. Written by Nguyễn Dy Niên, the book examines Hồ Chí Minh’s views on peaceful engagement, national self-determination, international solidarity, and the combinat…
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…
Octobre: Algérie ‘88 – Un chahut de gamins…? by Abed Charef is a journalistic and analytical account of the October 1988 uprising in Algeria, a pivotal event that marked the beginning of political liberalization and the collapse of the one-party system. The book explores the causes of the protests, the social and economic tensions affecting Algerian youth, and the violent government resp…
L’Algérie : nation et société by Mostefa Lacheraf is a foundational sociological study exploring the historical, cultural, and political roots of Algerian society. Blending sociology and history, Lacheraf analyzes the construction of national identity, the legacy of colonial rule, and the transformation of social structures in post-independence Algeria. The book examines tribal organizatio…
Vietnam: A Long History presents a concise yet comprehensive overview of Vietnam’s historical development from its ancient origins to the modern era. Written by Nguyen Khac Vien, the book highlights major political, cultural, and social milestones that shaped the Vietnamese nation, including early kingdoms, Chinese domination, struggles for independence, dynastic periods, colonial rule, and t…
Les Fils de la Toussaint is the first volume of Yves Courrière’s monumental series on the Algerian War. This book recounts the events surrounding the outbreak of the Algerian Revolution in 1954, beginning with the "Toussaint Rouge" uprising orchestrated by the FLN. Courrière combines investigative journalism, interviews, military accounts, and historical documentation to narrate the politic…
"The Dance, Art, and Ritual of Africa" presents visual documentation and explanations of the dance traditions, art, and religious rituals of various African societies. Michel Huet's photographs showcase the richness of African cultural expressions, while Jean-Louis Paudrat's text and Jean Laude's introduction provide the anthropological, aesthetic, and symbolic context of each tradition. …