he War Against East Timor presents a powerful and meticulously documented account of the Indonesian occupation of East Timor and the widespread human rights abuses that accompanied it. Carmel Budiardjo combines eyewitness testimonies, investigative reports, and historical analysis to expose the systemic violence, political repression, forced displacement, and humanitarian crisis that unfolded f…
This book offers a clear and accessible overview of the Korean conflict, tracing its roots from Korea’s early history through the brutal Korean War to the contemporary nuclear standoff. Smith combines political, social, and military perspectives to contextualize the peninsula’s enduring tensions. The work includes vivid photographs, maps, and nine appendices of primary historical documents.…
This work presents a historical examination of Brunei’s resilience and continuity as a sovereign Malay Islamic monarchy. Written from an authoritative perspective, it traces the nation's political, cultural, and social developments, highlighting key historical events that shaped Brunei’s survival amid regional changes and external pressures. The book provides insights into Brunei’s identi…
Buku ini dimaksudkan sebagai perkenalan dengan pandangan Khalil Gibran sebagaimana terpantul melalui berbagai ragam karyanya : prosa, puisi, parabel, aphorisme, dan berbagai ungkapannya sejak berusia sebelas tahun hingga saat - saat akhir hayatnya. Banyak keistimewaan yang perlu ditampilkan sebagai penyair dengan ciri khasnya sendiri, bahkan sebagai filsuf yang tiada putus - putusnya memuja Tuh…
Sandwiched between US-supported Thailand and Communist North Vietnam, the tranquil Buddhist kingdom of Laos - the original Shangri-La - became the centre of a major Cold War crisis in the early nineteen-sixties, when Mervyn Brown served there as deputy to the British Ambassador. War in Shangri-La is a fascinating and highly readable account of his often hazardous experiences, which included th…
East Timor at the Crossroads: Forging of a Nation provides a comprehensive and timely analysis of the critical moment in East Timor’s modern history as it moved toward independence. Peter Carey examines the political, social, and historical forces that shaped the territory’s struggle for self-determination, highlighting the impact of colonial rule, Indonesia’s occupation, and the role of …
After decades of political turmoil, war and economic hardship, Laos is now reshaping itself for the 21st century. As the newest member of the influential Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Lao and their culture are on the brink of rapid, unpredictable change. Cultures of the World: Laos explores the evolving Lao lifestyle and captures in vibrant color the customs and festivals…
Japan and Its World: Two Centuries of Change by Marius B. Jansen synthesizes decades of scholarship to explore how Japanese self-perception and its view of the Western world have evolved since the 18th century. Based on the Brown and Haley lectures delivered in 1975, the book traces key transformations in Japanese society, including challenges to the Confucian order, the quest for global wisdom…
Do you know in Brunei we used to have a festival called 'berjanawari'? Or that the Brunei word for great-great-great grandparents is the same as the action describing shaking your head? Or that Brunei's largest export used to be derived from mangrove trees? Or that 'Hua Hui' a gambling game was widely played in Brunei? Or the many facts that you have never known about Brunei? This is the se…
Handbook of Korea provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the Republic of Korea, covering its history, geography, culture, politics, and socioeconomic development. Compiled by the Korean Overseas Information Service, the book serves as an authoritative reference that explains Korea’s rapid modernization, traditional heritage, governmental structure, demographic characteristics, and i…