This book provides a comprehensive historical overview of Southeast Asia from the era of Western colonial domination to the emergence of independent nation-states. Jan Pluvier analyzes the political, social, and economic transformations that shaped the region during the colonial period, as well as the nationalist movements that eventually led to independence. The work highlights the diverse exp…
This official White Paper, published by the Government of Egypt in August 1956, outlines the legal, political, and economic grounds for the nationalisation of the Suez Maritime Canal Company. Issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the document presents Egypt’s justification for reclaiming sovereignty over the Canal, the historical background of foreign control, and the government’s pos…
This book provides an introductory survey of the history of Southeast Asia from the early eighteenth century to the late 1970s. Milton Osborne offers a clear and accessible overview of political, social, cultural, and economic developments across the region, highlighting both shared historical patterns and distinctive national trajectories. The work explains key transformations, colonial encoun…
In Search of Southeast Asia: A Modern History is a comprehensive historical study edited by David Joel Steinberg, written by leading scholars on Southeast Asia. The book explores the political, social, cultural, and economic developments of Southeast Asian countries from pre-colonial times through the modern period. It provides an integrated regional perspective covering Indonesia, Malaysia, Th…
“A History of the Modern Middle East” provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the political, social, and economic developments of the Middle East from the early modern era to the early 21st century. William L. Cleveland examines the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the formation of modern nation-states, colonial legacies, Arab nationalism, the Arab–Israeli conflict, Islamic movemen…
This book, written by Dr. H. Roeslan Abdulgani—one of Indonesia’s key political figures and an important actor in the 1955 Asian-African Conference—provides a historical and philosophical reflection on the “Bandung Spirit.” Published in 1964, the work examines the political context of postcolonial Asia and Africa, the rise of solidarity among newly independent nations, and the signifi…
This book provides a detailed historical analysis of the political, social, and economic development of Eastern Arabia from 1750 to 1800. Ahmad Mustafa Abu-Hakima examines the rise of Bahrain and Kuwait, as well as the emergence of Wahhabi Saudi Arabia as a significant regional force. Drawing from archival sources and previous scholarship, the author explores tribal dynamics, regional conflicts…
South Asia: A Short History of the Subcontinent provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the historical development of the Indian subcontinent. Covering major regions including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, the book traces political, cultural, and social transformations from ancient civilizations to the twentieth century. Meyer highlights the interaction of diverse …
Richer by Asia presents Edmond Taylor’s insightful reflections on the political, cultural, and social transformations shaping Asia in the mid-twentieth century. Written for the Time Reading Program, the book analyzes major historical events, shifting power dynamics, and the rise of new Asian identities after World War II. Through vivid reportage and historical interpretation, Taylor illustrat…
This commemorative volume presents a collection of essays, reflections, and policy perspectives on the enduring legacy of the 1955 Bandung Asian-African Conference. Edited under the coordination of Joop Avé and published by the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, the book explores the historical significance of Asia–Africa cooperation and its relevance in the twenty-f…