Buku Jerusalem: Kesucian, Konflik, dan Pengadilan Akhir karya Trias Kuncahyono mengulas sejarah panjang Kota Yerusalem sebagai pusat spiritual tiga agama besar dunia: Islam, Kristen, dan Yahudi. Buku ini memaparkan dinamika politik, konflik berkepanjangan Palestina-Israel, serta makna religius dan simbolis Yerusalem yang menjadikannya salah satu wilayah paling diperebutkan di dunia. Ditulis den…
Quick Access to the People’s Republic of China: The First Sixty Years (1949–2009) provides a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the People’s Republic of China since its founding in 1949. The book presents key historical milestones, major reforms, and significant achievements over six decades, offering readers a concise reference to moder…
This book examines the journey to revolution in South Africa during the apartheid era. Karrim Essack outlines the political conditions, social structures, racial injustice, and the development of the liberation movement that opposed the apartheid regime. Through historical and political analysis, the book provides an overview of the factors that drove popular resistance, the strategies of the s…
This book is a collection of scholarly essays published in commemoration of the centenary of José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines. Edited by Leopoldo Y. Yabes, the volume presents critical re-evaluations of Rizal’s historical, intellectual, and cultural significance, written by professors of the University of the Philippines. The essays examine Rizal’s role as a reformist, writ…
This book provides a comprehensive organizational analysis of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). It examines the structure, command system, political control, and functional roles of China’s military within the framework of a socialist state. The study explores the relationship between the Communist Party and the armed forces, highlighting how ideology, organization, and civil–mi…
This book presents a firsthand political and historical account of the Philippines’ struggle and role in Asia during and after the Second World War. Written by Carlos P. Romulo, a prominent Filipino diplomat, soldier, and statesman, the work reflects on the broader Asian conflict against imperialism and totalitarianism, highlighting the Philippine experience as a symbol of democratic resistan…
The Upsurge of China is a firsthand account written by Hewlett Johnson—known as the “Red Dean of Canterbury”—documenting his travels and observations in the People’s Republic of China during the early years of the Communist era. Supported by the diaries and drawings of his wife Nowell Johnson and his daughters Kezia and Keren, the book offers a sympathetic portrayal of China’s polit…
This book examines the journey and influence of the series of Asia-Africa conferences (including the Bandung conference and related meetings) as a forum for solidarity between Asian and African countries after the war/decolonization. Main themes include the spirit of unity, cooperation, and opposition to colonialism, an analysis of the political decisions that emerged from these conferences, an…
This book is a comprehensive biography of José Rizal, the foremost national hero of the Philippines, portraying his life, intellectual development, and political thought within the context of Spanish colonial rule. Written by León Ma. Guerrero, the work traces Rizal’s education, travels in Europe, literary contributions, and reformist ideas that inspired the Philippine nationalist movement.…
William B. Quandt's The Politics of Palestinian Nationalism examines the development of political ideas, organizations, and the struggle of Palestinian nationalism from the early 20th century to the contemporary period. The book explores how Palestinian national identity was shaped by the experience of colonialism, regional conflicts, the influence of international powers, and the internal dyna…