Dinamika pembangunan di negara-negara dunia ketiga, termasuk faktor yang mendorong kemajuan maupun penyebab terjadinya krisis berkelanjutan. Penulis mengulas ketimpangan ekonomi global, dampak kolonialisme, keterbatasan sumber daya, serta kegagalan kebijakan pembangunan yang sering memperburuk ketergantungan. Melalui analisis sosial, politik, dan ekonomi, buku ini menyoroti dilema utama: apakah…
Despite his many faults, the late Pre- sident Sukarno of Indonesia was one of the great leaders of this century and his book Indonesia: Accuses! (which now appears in English for the first time) is an important contribution to history.
Blessed with fertile and well-watered soil, East Africa's kingdom of Buganda supported a relatively dense population and became a major regional power by the mid-nineteenth century. This complex and fascinating state has also long been in need of a thorough study that cuts through the image of autocracy and military might. Political Power in Pre-Colonial Buganda explores the material basis of …
Company Paintings: Indian Paintings of the British Period by Mildred Archer provides an authoritative study of the hybrid artistic tradition that emerged in India during the rule of the British East India Company. Known as "Company School" paintings, these works combine Indian artistic techniques with European themes, perspectives, and patronage. The book explores the development of this style …
The Ajanta Caves: Artistic Wonder of Ancient Buddhist India by Benoy K. Behl is a richly illustrated study of one of the world’s greatest monuments of Buddhist art. Featuring high-resolution photographs and detailed commentary, the book explores the murals, sculptures, narrative cycles, and architectural features of the Ajanta cave complex, dating from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century C…
Gandhi in Cartoons is a visual compilation presenting the life, ideas, and public presence of Mahatma Gandhi through political cartoons published across various Indian newspapers and magazines. This collection highlights how cartoonists interpreted Gandhi’s leadership, non-violence philosophy, encounters with British authorities, and his role in India’s freedom struggle. The volume captures…
Kailash and Manasarovar: A Quest Beyond the Himalaya delves into mythology and the experience of travellers and pilgrims through the centuries to depict what Kailash has meant to peoples through the ages, and how its influence has permeated literature and great achievements in architecture. The text includes descriptions of three journeys undertaken over twenty-one years, both along the traditi…
An extensively illustrated survey of India’s most iconic architectural monuments. Combining historical research, architectural analysis, and vivid photography, the book explores the origins, development, and cultural significance of forts and palaces built across various regions of India. Sahai examines their construction techniques, defensive features, artistic styles, royal patronage, and t…
Buku Pakistan: Sebuah Negara Islam Muda karya Amal Hamzah memberikan gambaran historis dan analitis mengenai kelahiran Pakistan sebagai sebuah negara baru pada tahun 1947. Penulis menguraikan latar belakang politik, sosial, dan keagamaan yang mendorong pembentukan negara tersebut, termasuk peran Liga Muslim, perjuangan Muhammad Ali Jinnah, serta dinamika hubungan antara komunitas Muslim dan Hin…
This first volume of Sarvepalli Gopal's remarkable biography, covering Nehru's youth and ending with independence in 1947, is written from first-hand knowledge of the man whom he served for ten years in the Ministry for External Affairs and from the free access granted him by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to her father's private papers. The only surviving son of a politically ambitious lawyer, …