A Dream of Red Mansions: Volume I introduces the richly detailed and emotionally intricate world of one of China’s greatest classical novels, Dream of the Red Chamber (Honglou Meng). This first volume establishes the central setting of the affluent Jia family and their sprawling estate, presenting a vivid portrait of aristocratic life during the Qing Dynasty. It introduces key characters such…
Buku Histoire de la Tunisie: L’époque contemporaine karya Ahmed Kassab membahas sejarah Tunisia pada masa kontemporer dengan menyoroti perkembangan politik, sosial, dan ekonomi sejak masa modern hingga periode pascakolonial. Karya ini menguraikan dinamika kekuasaan, proses kolonisasi, perjuangan kemerdekaan, serta pembentukan negara Tunisia modern. Disusun secara kronologis dan analitis, buk…
Mao: A Life by Philip Short is a comprehensive biography of Mao Zedong, the founding leader of the People’s Republic of China. Drawing on extensive research and a wide range of sources, the book traces Mao’s life from his early years through his revolutionary career and leadership of China until his death in 1976. It examines Mao’s political ideology, personal character, and the profound …
This book analyzes China’s role in international politics and world affairs during the Cold War period. It examines China’s foreign policy behavior, ideological foundations, and diplomatic strategies, highlighting how domestic political factors and global power structures shaped China’s interaction with both developing and developed countries
This book presents a scholarly biography of José Rizal, the foremost national hero of the Philippines, portraying him as a nationalist thinker and martyr of the anti-colonial struggle against Spanish rule. Written by Austin Coates, the work traces Rizal’s life from his early education and intellectual formation to his political writings, reformist activities, and eventual execution in 1896. …
Buku Ibnu Khaldun tentang Masyarakat dan Negara karya Osman Raliby membahas secara sistematis pemikiran sosial dan politik Ibnu Khaldun sebagaimana tertuang dalam karya monumentalnya Muqaddimah. Buku ini menguraikan pandangan Ibnu Khaldun mengenai hakikat masyarakat, pembentukan negara, kekuasaan politik, solidaritas sosial (‘asabiyyah), serta dinamika naik dan runtuhnya peradaban. Penulis me…
A Biography of Zhou En-lai by Dick Wilson is a comprehensive biographical study of Zhou Enlai, one of the most prominent statesmen in modern Chinese history. The book traces Zhou Enlai’s life from his early years through his revolutionary activities and his role as the first Premier of the People’s Republic of China. It examines his political career, diplomatic skills, and enduring influenc…
This book analyzes China’s foreign policy and economic development in the period following the death of Mao Zedong. Written within the framework of the Council on Foreign Relations’ 1980s Project, the study examines how domestic economic reforms and international strategic considerations shaped China’s evolving role in global politics. The authors explore policy choices, external relation…
Buku ini mengisahkan tentang keluarga Marcos dan perwujudan kebijakan Amerika Serikat selama era kediktatoran Ferdinand Marcos di Filipina.
Buku Revolusi Damai: Rekaman Kemelut di Filipina mengulas secara kronologis dan analitis peristiwa krisis politik yang melanda Filipina pada pertengahan 1980-an, yang berpuncak pada terjadinya Revolusi Damai atau People Power Revolution tahun 1986. Karya ini merekam dinamika sosial, politik, dan ekonomi yang melatarbelakangi runtuhnya rezim Ferdinand E. Marcos, serta peran penting masyarakat si…