This book is a biography of Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia's second Prime Minister, who died suddenly at the age of 53 in January 1976. Throughout his life, Razak dedicated himself to Malaysia's independence and the welfare of its people, serving as a technocrat since independence in 1957 and a key figure in education and rural development policy, which led to him winning the Magsaysay Award. After …
Shortly after the Indo-Pakistani war of 1965, former foreign minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto wrote a sweeping treatise on Pakistani foreign policy and the country's precarious position in the region. Advocating a tougher stance against India, stronger relations with the People's Republic of China, and a reassessment of Pakistan's interests aligning themselves with the United States' during the Col…
Life of Mahomet by Washington Irving is a biographical narrative that offers a sympathetic and literary portrayal of the Prophet Muhammad. Irving presents Muhammad’s life from his early years in Mecca, his spiritual calling, and the revelation of Islam, to his leadership and political-military achievements. The work emphasizes his moral character his humility, simplicity, strong faith, and se…
East Timor: Genocide in Paradise offers a concise yet powerful account of the humanitarian and political crisis that unfolded during Indonesia’s occupation of East Timor. Matthew Jardine documents the systematic human rights abuses, including mass killings, forced displacement, and widespread repression that devastated the Timorese population. Drawing on eyewitness testimonies, international …
A History of the Arab Peoples is a sweeping and authoritative chronicle of Arab civilization, covering roughly the last twelve centuries. Hourani traces the political, social, cultural, and intellectual developments from the rise of Islam through the Arab world’s encounters with modernity. He explores the making of the Arab world its dynasties, religious movements, urban life, and economic st…
The Built Heritage of Pakistan book is an in-depth study of the architectural and cultural heritage spread throughout Pakistan. Ihsan H. Nadiem presents comprehensive documentation of historical sites, ranging from the remains of ancient civilizations such as Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, monuments of the Buddhist and Gandhara eras, to Islamic, Mughal, and colonial architecture that shape Pakistan'…
5000 Years of Korean Art presents a comprehensive overview of the long and rich history of Korean artistic expression. Spanning from prehistoric times to the modern era, the book highlights major developments in pottery, sculpture, painting, metalwork, architecture, and decorative arts. Choi emphasizes the unique characteristics of Korean aesthetics simplicity, natural harmony, and spiritual de…
East Timor’s Unfinished Struggle: Inside the Timorese Resistance provides a firsthand account of the decades-long fight for independence led by the people of East Timor. Written by Constâncio Pinto—one of the central figures of the Timorese resistance—the book chronicles his personal journey from youth activist to underground leader opposing the Indonesian occupation. Through vivid narra…
Datuk Hussein Onn, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, is now hailed in the ASEAN region as a political phenomenon- as one who has given a new dimension to the fine art of political democracy. Datuk Hussein has since he became Prime Minister, taken more cruel decisions than perhaps any other leader before him. In so doing, he has shown that he is motivated by the common good and the courage to stan…
“Korea and the Fall of MacArthur” explores the complex military, political, and diplomatic factors that led to General Douglas MacArthur’s removal from command during the Korean War. The book examines MacArthur’s bold strategies, his disagreements with the Truman administration, and his insistence on expanding the conflict beyond the Korean Peninsula. Higgins provides an analytical narr…