The most controversial nation in the world, the nation of gold and diamonds, of apartheid and Soweto, does not exist in complete isolation. South Africa, whether we like it or not, is inextricably linked to the economies of the Western world and its fate will affect us all. It is a nation divided not only between black and white but between white and white. To understand South Africa the world …
Three Kingdoms is a classic Chinese historical novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong, depicting the political and military struggles during the late Eastern Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period (circa 2nd–3rd century AD). The novel narrates the rise and fall of rival states—Wei, Shu, and Wu—through intricate plots, heroic characters, and strategic warfare. This English translation by Mos…
Buku ini membahas dinamika pergolakan politik, sosial, dan pemerintahan di kawasan Amerika Latin dalam satu dasawarsa terakhir sebelum penerbitannya. Hidayat Mukmin menguraikan faktor-faktor internal dan eksternal yang memengaruhi instabilitas politik, perubahan rezim, serta konflik sosial di berbagai negara Amerika Latin. Karya ini memberikan gambaran analitis mengenai perkembangan politik reg…
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…