Oman and Its Maritime History is a comprehensive study that traces Oman's crucial role as one of the major maritime powers in the Indian Ocean region. It examines Oman's seafaring history since ancient times, including its trade relations with East Africa, India, and the Gulf region, as well as its contribution to the spread of culture, language, and Islam in coastal areas. In addition to discu…
Throughout the millennia Turkey formed the core of several Empires - Persia, Rome, Byzantium - before becoming the center of the Ottoman Empire. This title offers an account of the region from prehistory right up to this day.
Jawaharlal Nehru: A Biography, Volume Three, 1956–1964 by historian Sarvepalli Gopal is the concluding volume of the authoritative and most comprehensive biography of India’s first prime minister. Covering the final years of Nehru’s life, the book examines his political challenges, including India’s evolving foreign policy, relations with China leading to the 1962 war, the reorganizatio…
A History of Papua New Guinea and Its Neighbours is an introductory historical work that examines the development of Papua New Guinea within the regional context of Melanesia and the Pacific, as well as its interactions with neighboring countries. This book traces the long journey of Papuan society from prehistoric times, through early migrations, the development of culture and social systems, …
Iran: Royalty, Religion and Revolution karya Saiyid Athar Abbas Rizvi merupakan kajian mendalam tentang perjalanan sejarah Iran dengan fokus pada hubungan kompleks antara monarki, institusi keagamaan, dan dinamika revolusi. Buku ini menelusuri perkembangan politik Iran sejak era dinasti awal hingga periode Pahlavi, menyoroti bagaimana kekuasaan raja dan otoritas ulama saling memengaruhi dalam m…
Our Homeland Iran presents a comprehensive reflection on the cultural, historical, and social identity of Iran. The book explores the nation’s rich heritage, including its ancient civilization, literary traditions, and enduring cultural values. Through historical narratives, cultural analysis, and personal insights, the author highlights the elements that shape a shared sense of Iranian ident…
An authoritative and comprehensive account of Jawaharlal Nehru’s early life, political awakening, and his prominent role in India’s struggle for independence. Drawing from private letters, archival materials, and official documents, Gopal presents an in-depth analysis of Nehru’s intellectual development, his relationship with Mahatma Gandhi, and his emergence as a leading figure of the In…
The contents of this book: 1. A New Year's Gift 2. The Lesson of History 3. Inqilab Zindabad 4. Asia and Europe 5. The Old Civilizatons and Our Inheritance
This book was written by me in Ahmadnagar Fort prison during the five months, April to September, 1944. Some of my colleagues in prison were good enough to read the manuscript and make a number of valuable suggestions. On revising the book in prison 1 took advantage of these suggestions and made some additions. No one, I need hardly add, is responsible for what I have written or necessarily agr…
A collection of readings, arranged in chronological order, intended to provide source material for students in history and social scinece. Separate chapters are devoted to the parallel developments in Papua and the Territory of New Guinea. Brief narrative passages provide continuity between extracts and chapters