This book presents an in-depth study of two of the most influential and controversial figures in 20th-century French history: Philippe Pétain and Charles de Gaulle. Through his investigative style, J.-R. Tournoux depicts the relationships, ideological conflicts, differences in political vision, and the lives of these two figures who played a major role in World War I, World War II, and the pol…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the decade-long French Revolution that transformed the modern world. Leading historian Leo Gershoy examines the causes, political dynamics, social conflicts, and key figures who shaped the course of the revolution. With insightful and accessible analysis, this work demonstrates how the French Revolution was not only a turning point in French histor…
This is an in-depth biographical study of Jacques Mallet du Pan (1749–1800), an influential journalist and political writer in the period leading up to and during the French Revolution. Frances Acomb traces the development of his thought, his journalistic career, and his role in criticizing the revolutionary movement. Through a historical and analytical approach, the book illustrates how Mall…
The United States of Ambition offers a penetrating analysis of how American politicians rise to power and the systemic incentives that shape their behavior. Alan Ehrenhalt examines the evolution of political ambition in the United States, exploring how cultural changes, institutional reforms, and shifting public expectations have transformed the nature of public office. Through sharp commentary…
Demokrasi Perancis adalah terjemahan dari karya Valéry Giscard d’Estaing yang membahas prinsip, perkembangan, dan praktik demokrasi di Prancis. Buku ini menjelaskan bagaimana sistem politik Prancis berkembang dari masa ke masa, peranan lembaga negara, dinamika pemerintahan, serta hubungan antara eksekutif, legislatif, dan rakyat. Sebagai mantan Presiden Prancis, Giscard d’Estaing memberika…
Whitney Pope's Alexis de Tocqueville: His Social and Political Theory provides a comprehensive study of the social and political thought of Alexis de Tocqueville, one of the most influential theorists in the history of the social sciences. Pope examines Tocqueville's ideas on democracy, civil society, equality, liberty, and the dangers of the tyranny of the majority, as well as their relevance …
The book Report of the Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement on the Activities of the Movement, September 1992 – October 1995 is an official report prepared by the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement. This report summarizes various activities, work programs, political initiatives, as well as high-level meetings and ministerial meetings held during the …
This publication presents a political address by Stane Dolanc, offering a comprehensive analysis of the Non-Aligned Movement as a long-term and principled orientation for developing countries. Dolanc discusses the ideological foundations of nonalignment, its importance in preserving independence amid global power blocs, and its role in promoting peaceful coexistence, international cooperation, …
This volume is a collection of scholarly essays examining the development, ideology, and impact of nationalist movements across Asia and Africa. Edited by Elie Kedourie, the book explores the political, historical, and intellectual contexts that shaped anti-colonial struggles and nation-building processes in the 20th century. Through contributions from various authors, it provides analytical in…
The Emergence of the Modern Middle East by Albert Hourani provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical transformation of the Middle East from the eighteenth century to the twentieth century. Hourani explores the political, social, and intellectual developments that shaped modern Middle Eastern societies, including the impact of European influence, internal reforms, nationalism, and cultu…