This book analyzes the development and implementation of cultural policy in Tunisia within the context of national modernization and post-independence state-building. It examines the role of government institutions in promoting cultural activities, preserving national heritage, and supporting artistic creation. The study also discusses the relationship between culture, education, and social dev…
Sun Yat-sen: His Life and Its Meaning is a political biography written by Lyon Sharman that examines the life, ideas, and historical significance of Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of modern China. The book explores Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary activities, political thought, and leadership in the movement that led to the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of C…
The Philippines—a vast archipelago consisting of over 7,000 islands and islets, with a land area of more than *114,000 square miles-occupies a uniquely sensitive geopolitical position. For thousands of years, the islands have had intimate contact with the Asian mainland; for over four centuries, they were under Western domina-tion, first by Spain, then by the United States. This book traces…
Over the past forty years there has been a revolution in South African historiography, yet no broadly interpretative essay on South African history has appeared. The essays in this volume aim to provide such a reinterpretation for the nineteenth century before the discovery of minerals transformed the nature of South African societies, and help to shed light on earlier phases of South Africa's …
This book is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, the first black former President of South Africa and also the first president elected through a general election. Written by the character himself, this book contains memories and experiences full of drama that shaped Nelson Mandela's personality.
Peoples and Cultures of Uganda offers a comprehensive survey of the country’s rich ethnic diversity and cultural heritage. The book explores the histories, social structures, belief systems, languages, and traditional practices of Uganda’s major ethnic groups. Through anthropological analysis and descriptive accounts, the author highlights the ways in which communities maintain cultural ide…
Buku ini merupakan kisah mendalam mengenai kebangkitan dan kejatuhan rezim Marcos, mengungkapkan rincian di balik skandal besar yang menyamai Watergate. Seagrave merinci bagaimana, dengan dukungan dari lingkaran bisnis Amerika, kejahatan terorganisir, CIA, Pentagon, dan empat administrasi Gedung Putih, Ferdinand Marcos mampu mempertahankan cengkeraman besi di Filipina.
The Big Wisdom of Zhou Enlai is a biographical work that presents the life, character, and leadership of Zhou Enlai, the first Premier of the People’s Republic of China. Born in Huaian, Jiangsu Province, in 1898, Zhou Enlai devoted his life to China’s revolutionary cause and national liberation. The book describes his participation in major historical events, including the May Fourth Moveme…
This book presents Ferdinand E. Marcos’s political and ideological perspective on the development of democracy in the Philippines within the context of the Third World. It outlines his vision of a “New Philippine Republic,” emphasizing national discipline, social reform, and political stability as foundations for democratic governance in a developing nation. The work reflects the politica…
Examines China's future and political balance of power by analyzing the goals and methods of Hua Kuo-feng, Mao's successor, together with domestic problems, social and economic developments, and foreign relations