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 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" …
This comprehensive biography of Deng Xiaoping, written by Richard Evans, a longtime Western diplomat and researcher in China, traces Deng Xiaoping's life from his youth, involvement in the revolution, his role in the Chinese Communist Party, and his role as a key architect of China's economic modernization. With a thorough and historically researched writing style, this book depicts how Deng sh…
This book chronicles Deng Xiaoping's life during the "war years" (until about 1949), written by his daughter Deng Rong. It begins with his family roots in Sichuan, his adolescence, his period of work and study in France, his revolutionary struggles, and his return to Sichuan at the age of 45, a journey of transformation from a hopeful young man to a revolutionary and political leader. It depict…
This book provides a detailed narrative of the Nigerian Civil War, commonly known as the Biafra War, which took place between 1967 and 1970. John de St. Jorre examines the political, ethnic, and economic factors that led to the conflict, as well as its military and humanitarian consequences. Drawing on firsthand reporting and historical analysis, the work offers insight into the struggle betwee…
This book examines the political system of Niger with particular emphasis on personal rule and strategies of political survival in the Sahel region. Robert B. Charlick analyzes the historical development of Niger’s post-independence government, the role of political elites, and the interaction between political authority and economic conditions. The study provides insights into state formatio…