This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the political system and historical development of South Africa. It examines the evolution of political institutions, ideologies, and power relations from the colonial period through the era of apartheid and its aftermath. The authors explore the roles of race, ethnicity, nationalism, and economic structures in shaping South African politics, as we…
The most controversial nation in the world, the nation of gold and diamonds, of apartheid and Soweto, does not exist in complete isolation. South Africa, whether we like it or not, is inextricably linked to the economies of the Western world and its fate will affect us all. It is a nation divided not only between black and white but between white and white. To understand South Africa the world …
This book is a biographical and psychological study of Franklin D. Roosevelt, written by Emil Ludwig. The author explores Roosevelt’s character, leadership style, and exercise of power, focusing on the relationship between personal happiness and political authority. Published in 1938, the work reflects contemporary perspectives on Roosevelt’s presidency and offers insight into political lea…
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…
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.
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
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…
William B. Quandt's The Politics of Palestinian Nationalism examines the development of political ideas, organizations, and the struggle of Palestinian nationalism from the early 20th century to the contemporary period. The book explores how Palestinian national identity was shaped by the experience of colonialism, regional conflicts, the influence of international powers, and the internal dyna…
The Messiah and the Mandarins shows how the very qualities that enabled Mao to become master of all China, after starting out with a few hundred ragged fugitives, prompted him to half-wreck his own creation once the fighting ended. With the People's Republic established, China needed mandarins to mend the ravages of three decades of civil war, but was stuck with the Messiah who had "liberated" …