Foorewarned by indonesian friends about Ali Sastroamijoyo's passion for punctuality, I managed to have the taxi arrive at about two minutes to 8 a.m. in front of Pak Ali's home in Jalan Krawang in the fashionable Jakarta suburb of Menteng.
This book is the second volume of the series Officiële Bescheiden betreffende de Nederlands-Indonesische Betrekkingen 1945–1950, which contains a collection of official documents concerning political, diplomatic, and military relations between the Netherlands and Indonesia during the Independence Revolution. This volume covers the period from November 9 to December 31, 1945, including diplom…
This book is the first volume of the series Officiële Bescheiden betreffende de Nederlands-Indonesische Betrekkingen 1945–1950, which contains a collection of official documents concerning political, diplomatic, and military relations between the Netherlands and Indonesia during the Revolution of Independence. This volume covers the period from 10 August to 8 November 1945, including diploma…
This book presents selected philosophical and political ideas from Guan Zi, an important text in ancient Chinese thought associated with Legalist and statecraft traditions. Through translated classical passages, the work discusses governance, economic regulation, social order, and the role of law in maintaining state stability. It provides insight into early Chinese political philosophy and its…
This book examines the conflict between Indonesia and Malaysia during the period 1963–1966, known as the “Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation.” Mackie explains the diplomatic, political, and military background of the dispute—showing how foreign policy, ideology, and national ambitions collided as neighboring countries attempted to form a new federation. Through analysis of documents, ma…
This book presents selected philosophical and strategic teachings of Sun Zi, the ancient Chinese military thinker best known for The Art of War. Through translated classical texts, it explores ideas on strategy, leadership, conflict management, and the principles of victory without direct confrontation. The work offers readers insight into Sun Zi’s philosophical approach to warfare and its en…
This book presents selected philosophical teachings of Mencius, one of the most important Confucian thinkers in ancient China. Through translated classical texts, it discusses key ideas such as the innate goodness of human nature, moral self-cultivation, benevolent governance, and social responsibility. The work offers readers an accessible introduction to Mencius’ contributions to Confucian …
Sejauh politik luar negeri bangsa-bangsa bersifat multidimensional yang selain mencakup aspek politik juga mencakup aspek pertahanan keamanan, sejauh itu pula masalah interaksi antara politik dan strategi luar negeri dengan politik dan strategi pertahan- an keamanan akan merupakan masalah yang permanen. Setiap waktu apabila diperlukan, masalah tersebut perlu dievaluasi dan direevaluasi.
This book presents selected teachings of Confucius, the founder of Confucianism and one of the most influential philosophers in Chinese history. Through translated classical texts, it explores central concepts such as morality, benevolence (ren), ritual propriety (li), social harmony, and ethical governance. The work provides readers with an accessible introduction to Confucian philosophy and i…
Modern Latin America provides an authoritative and comprehensive introduction to the history, politics, and social developments of Latin American countries from the early nineteenth century to the contemporary era. Written by Thomas E. Skidmore and Peter H. Smith, the book examines major political transformations, economic challenges, social movements, and regional dynamics that have shaped Lat…