Jacques Hannebicque's "Madagascar: Mon-île-au-bout-du-monde" is a documentary work that combines personal narrative, anthropological observation, and beautiful photography to depict the island of Madagascar as a world unto itself at the edge of the ocean. With contributions from figures such as Robert Boudry, Flavien Ranaivo, Jean-Aimé Rakotoarisoa, and Eugène Toulet, the book presents a com…
This volume provides a detailed historical and political analysis of Madagascar’s transition between the First Republic and the Second Republic, covering the period from 1958 to 1982. Written by Pierre Randrianarisoa and Aimé Lalao Razafimahefa, the book examines key political events, institutional changes, leadership transitions, and the socio-economic transformations that shaped modern Mad…
Mervyn Brown's "A History of Madagascar" is one of the most comprehensive works on the history of Madagascar from its earliest times to its modern development. It explores the Malagasy people, interethnic relations, the influence of the Merina kingdom, French colonialism, and the political dynamics leading up to independence in 1960. Brown, a diplomat and historian, provides in-depth analysis b…
This book provides a comprehensive historical and analytical account of Madagascar from 1947 to 2002, tracing the country’s political, social, and cultural transformations across five decades. Written by Jacques Tiersonnier, S.J., with contributions from Céline Mathon, the work examines key events such as the 1947 uprising, the post-colonial political restructuring, the rise and fall of vari…
Death in the Congo offers a detailed historical investigation into the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Emmanuel Gerard and Bruce Kuklick uncover the political tensions following Congo’s independence in 1960 and reveal the role of Belgium, the United States, and the United Nations in the crisis. Drawing on new archival evidence, t…
The Survival of Ethiopian Independence by Sven Rubenson discusses how Ethiopia managed to maintain its sovereignty during the period of European imperialist expansion in the 19th century. Through a study of diplomatic archives, historical records, and international documents, Rubenson reveals the political strategies, foreign relations, and leadership of Ethiopia that enabled the country to rem…
Buku ini menyajikan uraian sejarah tentang pasang surut Keradjaan Merina di Madagaskar, sebuah kerajaan yang diyakini memiliki keterkaitan kuat dengan para perantau Indonesia yang bermigrasi ke wilayah tersebut pada masa lampau. S. Tasrif S.H. merangkum berbagai sumber sejarah, antropologi, dan budaya untuk menunjukkan bagaimana pengaruh Indonesia — terutama dari rumpun Austronesia — memben…
A Social History of Ethiopia by Richard Pankhurst provides an in-depth study of social conditions in the northern and central highlands of Ethiopia, from the medieval period to the emergence of Emperor Téwodros II in the 19th century. This book discusses the development of Ethiopian society, social structures, agrarian economies, inter-ethnic relations, and the political dynamics that shaped t…
“Mugabe” by David Smith and Colin Simpson (with Ian Davies) is an investigative and biographical account of Robert Mugabe, charting his rise from rural teacher to one of Africa’s most controversial political figures. The book examines Mugabe’s early life, his ideological influences, and the development of Zimbabwe’s nationalist movement. It details his imprisonment, leadership within …
“The Congo Cables” is a detailed diplomatic history examining the United States’ role in the Congo Crisis (1960–1965) during the Cold War. Drawing on newly declassified U.S. government cables and archival materials, Madeleine G. Kalb reveals the political maneuvering, intelligence activities, and international tensions surrounding the rise and assassination of Patrice Lumumba, as well a…