Muqaddimah Ibn Khaldun merupakan karya klasik Ibn Khaldun yang membahas teori sejarah, masyarakat, peradaban, dan dinamika kekuasaan dalam perspektif Islam. Buku ini menjadi fondasi awal ilmu sosiologi dan historiografi, mengulas sebab-sebab kemajuan dan kemunduran peradaban, hubungan antara agama, politik, ekonomi, dan budaya. Edisi ini merupakan terjemahan bahasa Indonesia oleh Ahmadie Thoha,…
My Father Deng Xiaoping: The War Years is a biographical work written by Deng Rong, the daughter of Deng Xiaoping. The book focuses on Deng Xiaoping’s life and experiences during the war years, portraying his role in China’s revolutionary struggles and military conflicts. Through personal recollections and historical narration, the book provides insight into the character, leadership, and r…
This book is a comprehensive historical and descriptive study of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, originally written by Jean Mallat and later translated into English. It examines the history, geography, social customs, agriculture, industry, and commerce of the Philippines as part of the Spanish colonies in Oceania. The work provides valuable firsthand observations and system…
Buku Jerusalem: Kesucian, Konflik, dan Pengadilan Akhir karya Trias Kuncahyono mengulas sejarah panjang Kota Yerusalem sebagai pusat spiritual tiga agama besar dunia: Islam, Kristen, dan Yahudi. Buku ini memaparkan dinamika politik, konflik berkepanjangan Palestina-Israel, serta makna religius dan simbolis Yerusalem yang menjadikannya salah satu wilayah paling diperebutkan di dunia. Ditulis den…
Quick Access to the People’s Republic of China: The First Sixty Years (1949–2009) provides a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the People’s Republic of China since its founding in 1949. The book presents key historical milestones, major reforms, and significant achievements over six decades, offering readers a concise reference to moder…
This book examines the journey to revolution in South Africa during the apartheid era. Karrim Essack outlines the political conditions, social structures, racial injustice, and the development of the liberation movement that opposed the apartheid regime. Through historical and political analysis, the book provides an overview of the factors that drove popular resistance, the strategies of the s…
This book is a collection of scholarly essays published in commemoration of the centenary of José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines. Edited by Leopoldo Y. Yabes, the volume presents critical re-evaluations of Rizal’s historical, intellectual, and cultural significance, written by professors of the University of the Philippines. The essays examine Rizal’s role as a reformist, writ…
This book provides a comprehensive organizational analysis of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). It examines the structure, command system, political control, and functional roles of China’s military within the framework of a socialist state. The study explores the relationship between the Communist Party and the armed forces, highlighting how ideology, organization, and civil–mi…
This book presents a firsthand political and historical account of the Philippines’ struggle and role in Asia during and after the Second World War. Written by Carlos P. Romulo, a prominent Filipino diplomat, soldier, and statesman, the work reflects on the broader Asian conflict against imperialism and totalitarianism, highlighting the Philippine experience as a symbol of democratic resistan…
The Upsurge of China is a firsthand account written by Hewlett Johnson—known as the “Red Dean of Canterbury”—documenting his travels and observations in the People’s Republic of China during the early years of the Communist era. Supported by the diaries and drawings of his wife Nowell Johnson and his daughters Kezia and Keren, the book offers a sympathetic portrayal of China’s polit…