This book is the first volume in a series of contemporary Asian stories produced under the Asian Copublication Programme sponsored by the Asian Cultural Centre for UNESCO. Intended for young readers, the collection features a selection of short stories from various Asian countries, reflecting the region’s diverse cultures, traditions, and modern experiences. Edited with the support of a five-…
This third edition of “The Far East” provides a comprehensive survey of the history, culture, and political development of East Asia. Written by Chester A. Bain and edited by Helmut G. Callis, the book offers an overview of major historical events, social transformations, and regional interactions in China, Japan, Korea, and neighboring areas. The text serves as an introductory guide to Ori…
This book provides a comparative political analysis of the Westernization process in Asia. Frank C. Darling examines how Asian societies responded politically, culturally, and institutionally to Western influence from the nineteenth to the twentieth century. The study explores major themes including political modernization, social transformation, colonial legacies, and the development of contem…
This book offers a comparative political analysis of the Westernization process in Asia. Frank C. Darling examines the historical, political, and social forces that have shaped the region’s responses to Western influence. The study explores how Asian countries adapted or resisted Western political models, and evaluates the impact of Westernization on governance, social structures, and nationa…
Dynasties and Culture in Belgium is a comprehensive study of the relationship between the institution of monarchy and cultural development in Belgium. Written by leading historians and academics led by Herman Balthazar and Jean Stengers, the book examines how Belgian royal dynasties have shaped national identity, art, architecture, social life, and cultural policy since the 19th century. It ref…
This book provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of the Middle East for general readers, particularly Americans seeking to understand the region’s complex history, politics, religions, and conflicts. Melissa Rossi explains key events, major political actors, cultural dynamics, and U.S. involvement in the region. The text covers historical background, contemporary issues, and geopol…
Patricia Carson's The Fair Face of Flanders depicts the history, culture, art, and social development of the Belgian region of Flanders. It provides an in-depth look at Flemish identity throughout history, complemented by illustrations by Herman Verbaere. Carson positions Flanders as a region rich in tradition, fine art, architecture, and historical significance, which have influenced the forma…
The Anglo-American Threat to Albania by Enver Hoxha, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party of Labour of Albania, reflects events he lived through, his personal impressions, and gives conclusions, which provide lessons for all periods, drawn from the hostile activity carried out openly or behind the scenes by the Anglo Bourgeois attempts to put Albania under its imperialistic swa…
By focusing on the land, the people, the history, and the recent development of Albania, Elez Biberaj dispels much of the mystery created by its isolation. He addresses the major problems facing the post-Hoxha government in its efforts to return to the mainstream of international relations.
Muscat: Civilization and the Present presents an in-depth study of the development of Muscat's civilization from ancient times to the modern era. Abu Bakar Abdul Rahman Ahmed traces the city's history as a maritime trade hub, a gateway to diplomacy, and a meeting place for diverse cultures that shaped Oman's unique identity. Through discussions of Muscat's architectural heritage, social develop…