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…
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 …
Aceh tidak pernah sepi dari gejolak tetapi faktor-faktor apakah yang memicu pergolakan yang hampir tanpa henti itu? Di balik keunikan setiap gejolak, adakah benang merah yang menghubungkan berbagai gejolak itu satu sama lain? Bagaimana hubungannya dengan gejolak sejenis di daerah-daerah lain? Buku ini mengupas pergolakan besar di Aceh selama 1953-1962 dalam kaitannya dengan sejarah politik dan …
This book by Pierre Boiteau offers a comprehensive contribution to the understanding of the historical formation of the Malagasy nation. Through meticulous research, the author examines the origins, cultural development, political structures, and socio-historical evolution of Madagascar. Published as a co-edition between Éditions Sociales in Paris and the Ministry of Culture of the Democratic …
With the People is the political autobiography of Maurice Nyagumbo, one of Zimbabwe’s most influential nationalist leaders during the struggle against colonial rule. The book recounts his personal journey from rural upbringing to becoming a central figure in the African nationalist movement. Nyagumbo details the hardships faced under colonial oppression, his experiences in detention, and his …