Le Mali by Philippe Decraene is a comprehensive introductory volume on the history, politics, and socio-cultural development of Mali. Published as part of the well-known French series Que sais-je?, the book provides an accessible yet scholarly overview of the country's evolution from pre-colonial times through independence and its early post-colonial trajectory. Decraene outlines Mali’s polit…
This historical study by Olaf Caroe provides a comprehensive account of the Pathans (Pashtuns) from their earliest recorded origins in 550 B.C. to the mid-twentieth century. The book traces the political, cultural, and social development of the Pathan people, examining their tribal structure, migrations, and interactions with major empires, including the Persians, Mughals, and British. Caroe hi…
“Basic Documents in American History” is a curated collection of foundational texts that shaped the political, social, and legal development of the United States. Compiled by historian Richard B. Morris, the book presents key documents—from colonial charters and revolutionary writings to early national policies—that illustrate the evolution of American governance and democratic ideals. …
Volume III of Great Britain: Foreign Policy and the Span of Empire, 1689–1971 is a documentary series that presents primary sources on British foreign policy and the development of the British Empire over nearly three centuries. Compiled by Joel H. Wiener, this book brings together official documents, speeches, government reports, and contemporary writings that reflect the dynamics of interna…
The Soviet Achievement by J. P. Nettl is an illustrated historical and analytical survey of the development of the Soviet Union, highlighting its political, social, economic, and cultural evolution. Through 144 illustrations, including 19 in color, the book presents an accessible yet scholarly exploration of the USSR's rise, ideological foundations, institutional structures, and international i…
First published in 1945 and reissued as part of the New York Review Books Classics series, this work by George R. Stewart offers a comprehensive and engaging history of how places across the United States received their names. Blending linguistic analysis, folklore, and cultural history, the book explores Indigenous, colonial, regional, and modern naming traditions. Stewart traces the influence…
The Road to Terror presents a comprehensive documentary record of Stalin’s Great Purges, revealing how the Bolshevik leadership descended into political paranoia and internal destruction between 1932 and 1939. Drawn from previously inaccessible Soviet archives, the book exposes the mechanisms of repression, the psychological climate of fear, and the bureaucratic processes that facilitated mas…
Russia’s Crimean War by historian John Shelton Curtiss provides a comprehensive analysis of the origins, development, and consequences of the Crimean War from the Russian perspective. Drawing extensively on Russian archival sources, Curtiss examines the political decisions of Tsar Nicholas I, diplomatic failures, military operations, and the broader European context that shaped the conflict. …
This book offers a revisionist account of United States history as presented by filmmaker Oliver Stone and historian Peter Kuznick. Serving as a companion to the acclaimed documentary series, it reexamines key political, military, and ideological developments of the 20th and early 21st centuries. The authors challenge conventional narratives by highlighting overlooked events, suppressed documen…
“Yalta: The Price of Peace” by historian Serhii Plokhy provides a comprehensive examination of the 1945 Yalta Conference, where Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin negotiated the political shape of the postwar world. Drawing from newly available archival materials, Plokhy reveals the strategic calculations, personal dynamics, and geopolitical pressures that shaped the decisions leading to the …