China’s History provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of Chinese civilization from ancient times to the modern era. Written by Cao Dawei and Sun Yanjing, the book explores political institutions, social structures, cultural traditions, and major historical transformations that have shaped China’s long and complex past. This English edition, translated by Xiao Ying,…
Journey to the West is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Attributed to Wu Cheng’en, the novel narrates the legendary pilgrimage of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang to India in search of sacred scriptures. Accompanied by the rebellious Monkey King Sun Wukong, as well as Pigsy and Sandy, the journey is filled with encounters with demons, gods, and moral trials. This Englis…
Journey to the West is one of the four great classical novels of Chinese literature, traditionally attributed to Wu Cheng’en. The novel narrates the legendary pilgrimage of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang to India to obtain sacred scriptures, accompanied by his supernatural disciples, most notably the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. Blending mythology, folklore, religious allegory, and satire, the story …
Journey to the West, Volume II continues the classic Chinese novel attributed to Wu Cheng’en, recounting further stages of the legendary pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang to India in search of Buddhist scriptures. Accompanied by Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing, the travelers confront supernatural challenges, demons, and moral испытания that reflect religious dev…
Buku ini merupakan studi komprehensif mengenai perkembangan kesusastraan Filipina sejak zaman kuno hingga masa kini. Ditulis oleh Teofilo del Castillo y Tuazon dan Buenaventura S. Medina, Jr., karya ini menelusuri berbagai periode sejarah dan pengaruhnya terhadap karya sastra, termasuk tradisi lisan kuno, era kolonial Spanyol dan Amerika, serta periode kontemporer. Pembahasan mencakup analisis …
Three Kingdoms is a monumental Chinese historical novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong, depicting the political, military, and social upheavals at the end of the Han dynasty and the ensuing Three Kingdoms period. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, power, strategy, and moral integrity through vividly drawn historical figures and epic battles. Translated by Moss Roberts, this edition presents…
This book examines the development and influence of Arab intellectual thought in Africa. It explores historical interactions between Arab societies and African regions, focusing on cultural exchange, education, religion, and scholarship. The author highlights how Arab-Islamic traditions contributed to the formation of intellectual, social, and cultural life across various parts of Africa from e…
This book is a documentary reader that explores major themes of conflict and consensus in modern American history. Edited by Allen F. Davis and Harold D. Woodman, the sixth edition presents a collection of historical essays, documents, and interpretations addressing political, social, economic, and cultural developments in the United States. The work emphasizes differing historical perspectives…
The book "The Muslim Filipinos: Their History, Society, and Contemporary Problems" comprehensively examines the history, social structure, culture, and contemporary issues of Muslim communities in the Philippines. The author outlines the development of Islam in the Philippines from its early days, through interactions with colonial powers, to the relationship between Muslim communities and the …
This book documents the official pilgrimage (Hajj) journey of the Amir of Kuwait during the Islamic year 1400 H (1980). It records the religious, diplomatic, and ceremonial aspects of the visit, highlighting interactions with Islamic countries and the spiritual significance of the Hajj. As an official publication of the Amiri Diwan, the book reflects the role of leadership in Islamic religious …