Over the past forty years there has been a revolution in South African historiography, yet no broadly interpretative essay on South African history has appeared. The essays in this volume aim to provide such a reinterpretation for the nineteenth century before the discovery of minerals transformed the nature of South African societies, and help to shed light on earlier phases of South Africa's …
This book is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, the first black former President of South Africa and also the first president elected through a general election. Written by the character himself, this book contains memories and experiences full of drama that shaped Nelson Mandela's personality.
Peoples and Cultures of Uganda offers a comprehensive survey of the country’s rich ethnic diversity and cultural heritage. The book explores the histories, social structures, belief systems, languages, and traditional practices of Uganda’s major ethnic groups. Through anthropological analysis and descriptive accounts, the author highlights the ways in which communities maintain cultural ide…
Buku ini merupakan kisah mendalam mengenai kebangkitan dan kejatuhan rezim Marcos, mengungkapkan rincian di balik skandal besar yang menyamai Watergate. Seagrave merinci bagaimana, dengan dukungan dari lingkaran bisnis Amerika, kejahatan terorganisir, CIA, Pentagon, dan empat administrasi Gedung Putih, Ferdinand Marcos mampu mempertahankan cengkeraman besi di Filipina.
The Big Wisdom of Zhou Enlai is a biographical work that presents the life, character, and leadership of Zhou Enlai, the first Premier of the People’s Republic of China. Born in Huaian, Jiangsu Province, in 1898, Zhou Enlai devoted his life to China’s revolutionary cause and national liberation. The book describes his participation in major historical events, including the May Fourth Moveme…
This book presents Ferdinand E. Marcos’s political and ideological perspective on the development of democracy in the Philippines within the context of the Third World. It outlines his vision of a “New Philippine Republic,” emphasizing national discipline, social reform, and political stability as foundations for democratic governance in a developing nation. The work reflects the politica…
Examines China's future and political balance of power by analyzing the goals and methods of Hua Kuo-feng, Mao's successor, together with domestic problems, social and economic developments, and foreign relations
Muqaddimah Ibn Khaldun merupakan karya klasik Ibn Khaldun yang membahas teori sejarah, masyarakat, peradaban, dan dinamika kekuasaan dalam perspektif Islam. Buku ini menjadi fondasi awal ilmu sosiologi dan historiografi, mengulas sebab-sebab kemajuan dan kemunduran peradaban, hubungan antara agama, politik, ekonomi, dan budaya. Edisi ini merupakan terjemahan bahasa Indonesia oleh Ahmadie Thoha,…
My Father Deng Xiaoping: The War Years is a biographical work written by Deng Rong, the daughter of Deng Xiaoping. The book focuses on Deng Xiaoping’s life and experiences during the war years, portraying his role in China’s revolutionary struggles and military conflicts. Through personal recollections and historical narration, the book provides insight into the character, leadership, and r…
This book is a comprehensive historical and descriptive study of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, originally written by Jean Mallat and later translated into English. It examines the history, geography, social customs, agriculture, industry, and commerce of the Philippines as part of the Spanish colonies in Oceania. The work provides valuable firsthand observations and system…