Cuba, Castro, and the United States is a firsthand analysis of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States during the early years of the Cuban Revolution. Written by Philip W. Bonsal, former U.S. Ambassador to Cuba, the book examines Fidel Castro’s rise to power, U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba, and the political tensions that shaped Cold War relations in the Caribbean.
This area guidebook serves as an in-depth survey of Indonesia, covering its geography, history, and political, economic, social, and national security environments. It is designed to provide a broad understanding of the country, including its governmental structure, foreign relations, social system, and economic conditions. The information presented is objective and factual, aiming to provide a…
This volume of The Encyclopedia Americana International Edition contains articles arranged alphabetically from Franco to Goethals. The entries address topics including biography, political history, engineering, culture, literature, and significant international figures. As part of the comprehensive thirty-volume reference set published by Americana Corporation, this volume provides authoritativ…
Politics in Polynesia examines the political systems, governance practices, and social transformations within Polynesian societies. Edited by Ahmed Ali and Ronald Gordon Crocombe, the volume forms part of the Politics in the Pacific Islands series and presents scholarly analyses of political developments across major Polynesian countries and territories, including Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, and othe…
The Encyclopedia Americana. International Edition is a comprehensive English-language reference work covering a wide range of subjects across the arts, sciences, history, geography, and contemporary knowledge. Volume 3, covering entries from B to Birling, provides authoritative articles written by specialists and edited under the supervision of Encyclopaedia Americana Corporation. This volume f…
The American Style of Foreign Policy examines the cultural and political foundations of United States foreign policy. Written by historian Robert Dallek, the book analyzes how domestic values, political traditions, and cultural assumptions shape American behavior in international affairs. By linking internal political dynamics with external diplomatic actions, the study offers a critical interp…
This book is a collection of texts, sermons, and reflections by Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and leading moral voice in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Written during a period of intense political repression, the work combines theological insight with sharp social critique, emphasizing justice, reconciliation, and human dignity. Tutu addresses the moral responsibilit…
Volume Two of Gibbon’s Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire continues Edward Gibbon’s monumental analysis of the decline of the Roman Empire. In this volume, Gibbon traces the political, social, and military developments that contributed to the weakening of Roman power, accompanied by an in-depth study of important figures, internal conflicts, and external pressures from barbarian nations. …
Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is one of the world's greatest historical works, discussing the decline of the Roman Empire from its golden age to its collapse. This third volume continues Edward Gibbon's analysis of the political, social, military, and religious factors that accelerated the empire's disintegration. Through in-depth research and a powerful narrative style, Gibbon …
This comprehensive study explores the historical evolution of India into the world’s largest democracy. Judith M. Brown analyzes the complex processes of change from the height of British imperial rule in the 19th century to the challenges of the late 20th century. The book examines how India's diverse social structures, nationalist movements, and colonial legacy interacted to shape its uniqu…