The Maker of Modern Japan: The Life of Tokugawa Ieyasu presents an in-depth biography of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founding shogun whose leadership laid the foundations for more than two centuries of peace and stability in Japan. The book traces Ieyasu’s early struggles, political alliances, and military strategies that enabled him to rise to power during Japan’s era of civil war. It highlights …
Politics in China (Second Edition) provides an overview of China’s political system, its historical foundations, and the key institutions that shape governance. The book explains how the Communist Party functions as the core of political authority, detailing its organizational structure, policy-making processes, and mechanisms of control. It also examines the state apparatus, the role of the …
Uncertain Passage analyzes China’s political, economic, and social transformation during the critical years following Mao Zedong’s death. The book traces the complexities of the transition period, marked by leadership struggles, policy reevaluations, and the gradual emergence of new reform-oriented directions. It explores how China grappled with stabilizing the state, redefining ideological…
Le Calice Jusqu’à la Lie – Première Partie, Chapitres presents a detailed and personal account of Cambodia’s political and social transformations as witnessed and experienced by the author. This first part traces the early stages of the nation’s crisis, highlighting key historical events, internal conflicts, and the growing tensions that shaped Cambodia’s modern trajectory. Through …
Le Calice Jusqu’à la Lie – Deuxième Partie, Chapitres continues the author’s reflective and historical narrative on Cambodia’s political turmoil and national struggle. In this second part, the book explores pivotal events, personal testimonies, and political developments that shaped the nation during periods of conflict and transition. The chapters delve into the experiences of key fi…
Bahrain: A Modern Dilmun presents a richly illustrated overview of Bahrain’s transformation from the ancient civilization of Dilmun into a dynamic modern state. Combining historical narrative with vivid photography, the book traces the island’s development through its archaeological heritage, maritime traditions, and strategic role in the Gulf region. It highlights key aspects of Bahrain 
The tribal region located on the frontier between Pakistan and Afghanistan is the centre of terrorist activity in the world today. Since 2001, Al Qaeda and Taliban fighters have regrouped here, using its mountainous terrain as a safe haven in which to train, plan major terror attacks, send insurgents to Afghanistan, and recruit ever-younger fighters. In this essential book Imtiaz Gul follows th…
Sideshow: Kissinger, Nixon and the Destruction of Cambodia examines the political decisions and covert military strategies carried out by the Nixon administration and Henry Kissinger during the Vietnam War, with a focus on their impact on Cambodia. The book reveals how secret bombings, military interventions, and diplomatic maneuvers contributed to the destabilization of Cambodia, ultimately pa…
Sideshow: Kissinger, Nixon and the Destruction of Cambodia examines the political decisions and covert military strategies carried out by the Nixon administration and Henry Kissinger during the Vietnam War, with a focus on their impact on Cambodia. The book reveals how secret bombings, military interventions, and diplomatic maneuvers contributed to the destabilization of Cambodia, ultimately pa…
Cambodia in the Southeast Asian War provides an in-depth analysis of Cambodia’s political, military, and social landscape during the period of conflict surrounding the Vietnam War. The book examines Cambodia’s strategic position in Indochina, the policies of Prince Norodom Sihanouk, and the pressures placed on the country by both communist and anti-communist forces. Through detailed histori…