The Messiah and the Mandarins shows how the very qualities that enabled Mao to become master of all China, after starting out with a few hundred ragged fugitives, prompted him to half-wreck his own creation once the fighting ended. With the People's Republic established, China needed mandarins to mend the ravages of three decades of civil war, but was stuck with the Messiah who had "liberated" …
This comprehensive biography of Deng Xiaoping, written by Richard Evans, a longtime Western diplomat and researcher in China, traces Deng Xiaoping's life from his youth, involvement in the revolution, his role in the Chinese Communist Party, and his role as a key architect of China's economic modernization. With a thorough and historically researched writing style, this book depicts how Deng sh…
This book is a memoir and family diary written by Deng Rong (邓榕), Deng Xiaoping's daughter. The book focuses on the "Cultural Revolution" period (1966–1976) — describing the Deng family's personal experiences during the father's two-fold criticism and purge, the family's suffering, details of political events that affected their domestic life, and reflections on Deng Xiaoping's position…
This book examines the historical events surrounding the blockade and siege of Manila during the late nineteenth century, a critical episode in Philippine history connected to the Spanish-American War of 1898. Written by Jose Roca S. de Tógóres, the work provides a detailed narrative of military operations, political circumstances, and the roles played by colonial powers in the capture of Man…
This book chronicles Deng Xiaoping's life during the "war years" (until about 1949), written by his daughter Deng Rong. It begins with his family roots in Sichuan, his adolescence, his period of work and study in France, his revolutionary struggles, and his return to Sichuan at the age of 45, a journey of transformation from a hopeful young man to a revolutionary and political leader. It depict…
This book explores the political dynamics of the Peranakan Chinese community in Java between 1917 and 1942. Based on newspaper archives, pamphlets, and personal interviews, the author identifies three main political currents among the Peranakan: the China-oriented current (Sin Po Group), the Dutch-oriented current (Chung Hwa Hui / CHH), and the Indonesia-oriented current (Partai Tionghoa Indone…
This book provides a detailed narrative of the Nigerian Civil War, commonly known as the Biafra War, which took place between 1967 and 1970. John de St. Jorre examines the political, ethnic, and economic factors that led to the conflict, as well as its military and humanitarian consequences. Drawing on firsthand reporting and historical analysis, the work offers insight into the struggle betwee…
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the development of ceramics in China, from the prehistoric period (primitive pottery) to classical porcelain, complete with color illustrations. The book not only discusses manufacturing techniques, types of ceramics, and the development of styles and decorations (such as celadon, blue-and-white ware, wucai, fencai, and others), but also examines t…
Sejarah Tiongkok Kontemporer, Volume 2 memberikan kajian komprehensif tentang transformasi politik, sosial, dan budaya Tiongkok dari Revolusi Nasional hingga Revolusi Kebudayaan, hingga era Modernisasi Sosialis. Ditulis oleh W. D. Sukisman, buku ini menganalisis peristiwa sejarah besar dan gerakan ideologis yang membentuk Tiongkok pada pertengahan abad ke-20, termasuk perjuangan revolusioner, p…
This book examines the transformation of Chinese industrial society in the period following the death of Mao Zedong. It analyzes changes in industrial organization, labor relations, management practices, and social structures within China’s state-led economy after 1976. Drawing on economic, sociological, and political perspectives, the study provides insight into how post-Mao reforms reshaped…