East Africa in the Fifties: A View of Late Imperial Life provides a historical and personal account of British colonial administration in East Africa during the 1950s—the final decade before decolonization transformed the region. Written by S. J. Colman, the book explores political tensions, administrative structures, and everyday life across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika during a period mar…
Nationalism by Elie Kedourie is a seminal study examining the origins, philosophical foundations, and historical development of nationalism as a modern political doctrine. Kedourie argues that nationalism is not an ancient sentiment but a product of modern European intellectual history, emerging from the decline of traditional political orders. Through critical analysis, the book explores how n…
This book provides a journalistic and analytical overview of the Afghanistan War following the September 11 attacks, focusing on the conflict between the United States and the Taliban regime. Written by the HotCopy editorial team, it examines the origins of the Taliban, the rise of extremist networks, the geopolitical interests of global powers, and the military strategies employed during the e…
The book Historical Facts on West Irian was published by the Directorate General of Information, Public Diplomacy and International Treaties, Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in 2004. This book presents a summary of historical facts regarding the status of West Irian (Papua) in the context of international relations and Indonesian foreign policy. Its contents explain t…
Red Cloud at Dawn depicts the end of the United States' atomic bomb monopoly after the Soviet Union successfully detonated its first atomic bomb in 1949. Michael D. Gordin traces the geopolitical dynamics between Truman and Stalin, the developments in nuclear intelligence, and the global impact of the birth of the nuclear arms competition era. The book combines political history, diplomacy, and…
The Ancient Near Eastern Tradition by Milton Covensky offers a comprehensive overview of the cultural, social, political, and religious traditions that shaped the earliest civilizations of the Near East. Focusing on the ancient societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and surrounding regions, the book examines the development of writing, law, kingship, mythologies, and religious practices that influenc…
The Africa Reader: Independent Africa is a collection of important writings on the early period of African independence. Compiled by Wilfred Cartey and Martin Kilson, this book brings together speeches, essays, and writings by prominent African figures such as Nnamdi Azikiwe, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Oginga Odinga, and J. K. Nyerere. The selected works depict the political dynamics, nationalist …
Twentieth-Century Africa, edited by P. J. M. McEwan, is a collection of writings by various historians that examine developments in Africa throughout the 20th century. The book highlights political dynamics, social change, economic growth, the process of decolonization and the emergence of modern African states. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the work depicts the major challenges and trans…
African History is a comprehensive work written by four African historians: Philip Curtin, Steven Feierman, Leonard Thompson, and Jan Vansina. It provides an in-depth overview of Africa's social, political, and cultural development from early times to the modern era. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the authors highlight diverse African traditions, kingdoms, economic systems, colonialism, an…
Destructive Engagement: Southern Africa at War examines the political, military, and social conflicts that shaped Southern Africa during the height of apartheid-era regional destabilization. Edited by Phyllis Johnson and David Martin, the book brings together contributions from various authors documenting South Africa’s military incursions into neighboring states, the strategies of liberation…