Vietnam: A Reader is a curated collection of historical writings, personal accounts, analysis, and journalism originally published in Vietnam Magazine, offering an in-depth look into the Vietnam War from multiple perspectives. Edited by Brigadier General David Zabecki, this volume brings together contributions from military historians, war correspondents, veterans, and scholars. The book provid…
This book examines the political, social, and economic dynamics of Africa during the first three decades after the great wave of African independence. Philippe Decraene outlines the challenges of nation-state formation, internal conflicts, economic development, and international relations of newly independent African states. Using an analytical style, this book provides a comprehensive overview…
The People's Cause: A History of Guerrillas in Africa, written by Basil Davidson, chronicles the history of guerrilla struggles in various regions of Africa during the 20th century. Using a political and social history approach, Davidson describes how local groups of fighters resisted European colonialism and oppressive regimes, and how guerrilla strategies became a crucial part of the formatio…
Communist Revolutionary Warfare: From the Vietminh to the Viet Cong by George K. Tanham is a foundational study on the origins, development, and strategic doctrine of communist insurgency in Vietnam. The book analyzes how revolutionary warfare evolved from the Viet Minh movement against French colonial rule into the Viet Cong’s insurgency against South Vietnam and U.S. involvement. Tanham exp…
Partisans and Guerrillas explores the widespread resistance movements that emerged across Europe during World War II. Written by Ronald H. Bailey with the editors of Time-Life Books, the volume highlights the daring operations of underground fighters, from the Balkans to Western Europe, who conducted sabotage, intelligence gathering, and guerrilla warfare against Axis occupation forces. The boo…
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is an official publication issued by the Foreign Languages Publishing House in Hanoi, intended to introduce Vietnam’s political system, historical development, economic achievements, social policies, and cultural identity after the country’s reunification. Produced in 1990, the book provides a concise overview of the organizational structure of the socialis…
This book presents a Nigerian perspective on the structure, policies, and impact of British colonial administration in Nigeria between 1900 and 1950. Written by I. M. Okonjo, the study examines the political framework established by the British, including indirect rule, administrative divisions, taxation, legal institutions, and relations with traditional authorities. Okonjo also analyzes how c…
This book is an in-depth study of the weapons and military equipment used in the Marlborough War (1702–1713), one of the major European conflicts of the early 18th century. Anthony Kemp explains the developments in weapons technology, military tactics, and military equipment that played a crucial role in the Duke of Marlborough's victory. Complete with detailed illustrations by John Mollo, th…
This book provides an analytical and deeply personal reflection on the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970). Written by Raph Uwechue, a prominent diplomat and public intellectual, the work examines the origins of the conflict, the political and ethnic tensions that fueled it, and the humanitarian crisis that followed. Uwechue calls for a realistic understanding of the war's causes and consequences,…
Điện Biên Phủ: History – Impressions – Memoirs presents a comprehensive collection of historical accounts, personal testimonies, and reflective essays about the decisive 1954 Battle of Điện Biên Phủ, a turning point that ended French colonial rule in Indochina. Compiled and published by Thế Giới Publishers in 2004, the book blends documented history with vivid impressions an…