William Edgett Smith's Nyerere of Tanzania is a political and intellectual biography of Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the first president of the Republic of Tanzania and a leading figure in the African independence movement. It depicts Nyerere's life journey from his education through his involvement in the anti-colonial struggle, to his role in shaping the Tanzanian state through his policy of Afr…
Mwalimu: Julius Kambarage Nyerere is a concise biography of Tanzania's first President, Julius Kambarage Nyerere, known as "Mwalimu," or teacher of the nation. Written by William Edgett Smith and translated into Swahili by Paul Sozigwa, the book describes Nyerere's life, his thoughts on African socialism, his struggle to lead Tanzania towards national unity, and his role in establishing the con…
Strategy and Tactics of the Revolution is a collection of the political thoughts of Ahmed Sékou Touré, the first president of Guinea and one of the most important African revolutionaries of the 20th century. In this work, Touré outlines the ideological foundations, strategies, and methods of revolutionary struggle that must be implemented in the process of national liberation and postcolonia…
Tanzania and Nyerere: A Study of Ujamaa and Nationhood provides an in-depth analysis of the Ujamaa idea developed by President Julius K. Nyerere as the ideological basis for Tanzanian national development. The authors—William Redman Duggan and John R. Civille—describe how Nyerere's version of African socialism was implemented in Tanzania's political, economic, and social policies. The book …
This book examines the political dynamics, conflicts, and processes of national renewal in Guinea-Bissau since its independence in 1974. Joshua B. Forrest traces the development of state power, relations among political elites, social structures, and the economic challenges facing this small West African nation. Through in-depth historical and political analysis, Forrest presents a comprehensiv…
The book "Nyerere on Socialism" compiles the introduction and writings of President Julius K. Nyerere, previously published in two works: Freedom and Unity (1966) and Freedom and Socialism / Uhuru na Ujamaa (1968). This work contains an explanation of the concept of Ujamaa, the principles of African socialism, and Nyerere's political ideas in building postcolonial Tanzanian society. Through the…
This book analyzes the social, political, and economic changes in post-independence Tanzania, particularly through the human development policies initiated during the era of President Julius Nyerere. James N. Karioki evaluates the implementation of Ujamaa socialism, collective village development, and their impact on the country's social structure. In addition to discussing theory and policy, t…
Milestones of My Journey is an autobiography by Ali Sastroamidjojo, a prominent figure in Indonesian political history. Sastroamidjojo chronicles his life and political career, including his involvement in the Indonesian government during the early years of independence, foreign diplomacy, and the dynamics of national politics from 1927 to 1960. The book provides both a personal and historical …
This book is a collection of articles discussing the challenges and issues of nation-building in Tanzania during the early years of independence. Edited by Anthony H. Rweyemamu, the book presents a multidisciplinary analysis by various experts on the political, economic, social, and administrative issues facing Tanzania. Contributors evaluate development strategies, economic planning, the moder…
Written by Retnowati Abdulgani-Knapp, A Fading Dream: The Story of Roeslan Abdulgani and Indonesia presents an in-depth biography of Roeslan Abdulgani, a key figure in modern Indonesian political history. As a senior diplomat, minister, and one of the architects of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference, Roeslan played a crucial role in shaping Indonesia's national identity in the early years of indep…