A Biography of Zhou En-lai by Dick Wilson is a comprehensive biographical study of Zhou Enlai, one of the most prominent statesmen in modern Chinese history. The book traces Zhou Enlai’s life from his early years through his revolutionary activities and his role as the first Premier of the People’s Republic of China. It examines his political career, diplomatic skills, and enduring influenc…
This book analyzes China’s foreign policy and economic development in the period following the death of Mao Zedong. Written within the framework of the Council on Foreign Relations’ 1980s Project, the study examines how domestic economic reforms and international strategic considerations shaped China’s evolving role in global politics. The authors explore policy choices, external relation…
Buku ini mengisahkan tentang keluarga Marcos dan perwujudan kebijakan Amerika Serikat selama era kediktatoran Ferdinand Marcos di Filipina.
Buku Revolusi Damai: Rekaman Kemelut di Filipina mengulas secara kronologis dan analitis peristiwa krisis politik yang melanda Filipina pada pertengahan 1980-an, yang berpuncak pada terjadinya Revolusi Damai atau People Power Revolution tahun 1986. Karya ini merekam dinamika sosial, politik, dan ekonomi yang melatarbelakangi runtuhnya rezim Ferdinand E. Marcos, serta peran penting masyarakat si…
This book analyzes the development and implementation of cultural policy in Tunisia within the context of national modernization and post-independence state-building. It examines the role of government institutions in promoting cultural activities, preserving national heritage, and supporting artistic creation. The study also discusses the relationship between culture, education, and social dev…
Sun Yat-sen: His Life and Its Meaning is a political biography written by Lyon Sharman that examines the life, ideas, and historical significance of Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of modern China. The book explores Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary activities, political thought, and leadership in the movement that led to the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of C…
The Philippines—a vast archipelago consisting of over 7,000 islands and islets, with a land area of more than *114,000 square miles-occupies a uniquely sensitive geopolitical position. For thousands of years, the islands have had intimate contact with the Asian mainland; for over four centuries, they were under Western domina-tion, first by Spain, then by the United States. This book traces…
Over the past forty years there has been a revolution in South African historiography, yet no broadly interpretative essay on South African history has appeared. The essays in this volume aim to provide such a reinterpretation for the nineteenth century before the discovery of minerals transformed the nature of South African societies, and help to shed light on earlier phases of South Africa's …
This book is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, the first black former President of South Africa and also the first president elected through a general election. Written by the character himself, this book contains memories and experiences full of drama that shaped Nelson Mandela's personality.
Peoples and Cultures of Uganda offers a comprehensive survey of the country’s rich ethnic diversity and cultural heritage. The book explores the histories, social structures, belief systems, languages, and traditional practices of Uganda’s major ethnic groups. Through anthropological analysis and descriptive accounts, the author highlights the ways in which communities maintain cultural ide…