Jin Shi (History of the Jin Dynasty) is an official dynastic chronicle included in the Twenty-Four Histories of China. Compiled under the supervision of Toqto’a during the Yuan dynasty, the work provides a comprehensive historical account of the Jin dynasty (1115–1234). Volume 1 contains foundational materials such as imperial annals, genealogies, and early historical narratives that docume…
Old Book of Tang (Jiu Tang Shu) is the earliest official historical work documenting the Tang dynasty (618-907 CE), and is recognised as one of China’s Twenty-Four Histories. Originally compiled in 945 CE during the Later Jin state of the Five Dynasties period under the direction of Liu Xu and Zhang Zhaoyuan, it contains 200 chapters covering imperial annals, treatises, and biographies. The w…
Hanshu (Book of Han), Volume 3, is part of the Simplified Chinese edition of the Twenty-Four Histories published by Zhonghua Book Company. Written by historian Ban Gu during the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Hanshu documents political events, biographies, cultural developments, and institutional structures of the Western Han era. This volume includes extensive scholarly annotations by Tang dynasty c…
Volume II of The Encyclopedia of Modern Iraq provides comprehensive reference material on Iraq’s political, social, historical, and cultural developments in the modern era. Edited by Khaled A.M. Al A'ni, with a foreword by Khairallah Telfah, this volume continues the multi-volume scholarly work offering detailed entries on key figures, events, institutions, and issues relevant to Iraq. It ser…
This volume is the third part of the series Histoire du mouvement national tunisien. It compiles and analyzes key documents related to the decisive phase of Tunisia’s struggle for independence between 1952 and 1956, focusing on the role of the Neo-Destour party in confronting colonial rule. The book examines political strategies, internal dynamics, and international influences that shaped the…
This book examines the victorious phase of the Tunisian national movement led by the Neo-Destour Party during the period 1952–1956. Compiled and commented on by Mohamed Sayah, the work is part of the series Histoire du mouvement national tunisien and presents historical documents that illustrate political strategies, resistance, and negotiations leading to Tunisian independence. It is an impo…
This book provides a concise and structured introduction to the Republic of Gabon, covering its geography, population, history, political evolution, and socio-economic conditions. As part of the renowned Que sais-je? series, the text presents an accessible overview designed for students and general readers seeking to understand the historical and contemporary dynamics of Gabon. Jacqueline Bouqu…
Collection of documents, reports, and minutes of United Nations Security Council meetings related to the Indonesian issue between November 1948 and January 1949. These documents include statements by delegates, UN resolutions, and notes on the political situation leading up to the Second Dutch Military Aggression and the diplomatic process that took place in handling the Indonesian–Dutch conf…
Chinese Literature provides an overview of the historical development and major characteristics of Chinese literature from ancient times to the modern period. As part of the Chinese Culture and Art Series, the book examines important literary genres, representative writers, and key works that reflect the cultural and intellectual traditions of China. It serves as an introductory reference for r…
This book is a historical study of the 18th-century British-Spanish struggle for control of Georgia. Herbert E. Bolton and Mary Ross outline the political, military, and colonial background of the conflict, as well as its impact on the early development of the state of Georgia and the relationship between colonial powers in the American Southeast. Written in a narrative historical style, the bo…