This book presents a comprehensive discussion of the history of Sub-Saharan Africa, from prehistoric times through the development of major empires, the slave trade, European colonialism, and the struggle for independence. Written by Russell Warren Howe as part of the Black Africa series, this volume includes Parts 3 and 4, which deepen the analysis of the socio-political changes and dynamics o…
This book presents an in-depth study of the 25th Infantry Division of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Eric M. Bergerud explores the daily realities of combat soldiers, focusing on their environment, training, equipment, leadership, and battlefield experiences. Through interviews, military records, and firsthand accounts, the author reconstructs the world in which these soldiers l…
This landmark work by Stanley Karnow provides a comprehensive narrative of Vietnam’s modern history, with a major focus on the Vietnam War and its political, social, and military dimensions. Written as a companion volume to the acclaimed documentary series “Vietnam: A Television History,” the book traces the roots of the conflict, the evolving involvement of French and American forces, an…
G. S. K. Ibingira's The Forging of an African Nation examines Uganda's political and constitutional development from the British colonial period in 1894 to independence in 1962. The author discusses power dynamics, the relationship between the colonial government and local kingdoms, socio-political tensions, and the formulation of Uganda's modern state structure. As a seminal work on Ugandan po…
This volume brings together a wide range of perspectives on the Vietnam War, covering the years from 1941 to 1982. Compiled by John Clark Pratt, the book includes reflections, essays, and personal accounts that illustrate the political, military, and human dimensions of the conflict. Contributors represent diverse viewpoints—American soldiers, Vietnamese civilians, journalists, policymakers, …
Marianne Cornevin's "Histoire de l’Afrique contemporaine" examines the development of African history from World War II to the contemporary era. Drawing on the author's firsthand experiences in several African countries, the work highlights the political dynamics, decolonization processes, economic growth, and the phenomenon of neo-colonialism that have impacted modern African states. Present…
The Africa Reader: Colonial Africa is a collection of important writings that examine the history of colonialism across Africa. Edited by Wilfred Cartey and Martin Kilson, this book contains articles, documents, speeches, and accounts of experiences from the colonial period, including the perspectives of African figures and colonial rulers. It describes the mechanisms of colonial rule, economic…
Salvatore Foderaro's Independent Africa is an analytical study of political and legal developments in Africa after the wave of independence in the mid-20th century. Written by a law professor at the University of Rome, the book examines the transition of African countries from colonialism to national governance, including constitutional challenges, the formation of state institutions, political…
This book presents a comprehensive study of a thousand years of East African historical development, from the early formation of local communities to the social, economic, and political structures of various key periods. John E.G. Sutton utilizes archaeological data, historical records, and cultural analysis to illustrate the evolution of East African societies and their interactions with the o…
This book is Chief Musamaali Nangoli's critical work, which attempts to address the many misunderstandings and misinformation about Africa that have persisted for years in the Western world. Through a rigorous approach based on firsthand experience as an African, the author reveals facts about Africa's history, culture, politics, and socio-economic conditions that are rarely presented honestly.…