In the Time of Madness: Indonesia on the Edge of Chaos is an in-depth journalistic account by Richard Lloyd Parry that follows the violent events and political conflicts in Indonesia in the late 1990s. Parry chronicles the tragedy of the May 1998 riots, ethnic conflict in Kalimantan, violence in Maluku, and the upheaval leading up to the East Timor independence referendum. Using a narrative and…
The book Indonesia: a country study is part of the Area Handbook Series compiled by Foreign Area Studies, The American University. This edition presents a comprehensive study of Indonesia's geographical, social, cultural, political, economic, historical, and security conditions up to 1982. This book is intended to provide in-depth understanding for researchers, academics, and the United States …
The Struggle for Zimbabwe: The Chimurenga War provides a comprehensive and detailed narrative of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle against colonial rule. Written by journalists David Martin and Phyllis Johnson, the book examines the origins, development, and climax of the armed resistance led by liberation movements such as ZANU and ZAPU. Drawing from first-hand accounts, interviews, and histori…
This revised and updated edition by Martin Meredith offers a comprehensive and critical examination of Robert Mugabe’s rise to power, his decades-long rule, and the political, social, and economic turmoil that unfolded in Zimbabwe under his leadership. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand accounts, Meredith exposes how Mugabe transformed from a celebrated liberation hero into one of Af…
What Happens After Mugabe? examines the uncertain political, economic, and social future of Zimbabwe at a time when Robert Mugabe’s leadership was nearing its end. Geoff Hill investigates the collapse of Zimbabwe’s economy, the erosion of democratic institutions, state-sponsored violence, and the humanitarian crisis that emerged during Mugabe’s rule. Drawing on interviews, historical anal…
This book provides a critical examination of Zimbabwe’s political, social, and economic trajectory in the years following independence. Edited by David Harold-Barry, it brings together the perspectives of multiple scholars who analyze the deepening national crisis, focusing on land redistribution, governance, state power, and national identity. Through historical insight and contemporary anal…
Ethiopia: Transition and Development in the Horn of Africa is a comprehensive study of Ethiopia's political, social, and economic changes in the modern era, particularly in the context of the Horn of Africa region. Mulatu Wubneh and Yohannis Abate discuss the dynamics of national development, economic challenges, government policies, international relations, and the environmental and demographi…
This book provides a comprehensive historical and analytical account of Madagascar from 1947 to 2002, tracing the country’s political, social, and cultural transformations across five decades. Written by Jacques Tiersonnier, S.J., with contributions from Céline Mathon, the work examines key events such as the 1947 uprising, the post-colonial political restructuring, the rise and fall of vari…
“Mugabe” by David Smith and Colin Simpson (with Ian Davies) is an investigative and biographical account of Robert Mugabe, charting his rise from rural teacher to one of Africa’s most controversial political figures. The book examines Mugabe’s early life, his ideological influences, and the development of Zimbabwe’s nationalist movement. It details his imprisonment, leadership within …
“Congo, My Country” is a political and personal testament by Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Written shortly before his assassination, the book presents Lumumba’s reflections on colonial oppression, the struggle for national independence, and the challenges facing the newly liberated Congo. Combining biography, political commentary, and histo…