This book examines the journey to revolution in South Africa during the apartheid era. Karrim Essack outlines the political conditions, social structures, racial injustice, and the development of the liberation movement that opposed the apartheid regime. Through historical and political analysis, the book provides an overview of the factors that drove popular resistance, the strategies of the s…
William B. Quandt's The Politics of Palestinian Nationalism examines the development of political ideas, organizations, and the struggle of Palestinian nationalism from the early 20th century to the contemporary period. The book explores how Palestinian national identity was shaped by the experience of colonialism, regional conflicts, the influence of international powers, and the internal dyna…
The Messiah and the Mandarins shows how the very qualities that enabled Mao to become master of all China, after starting out with a few hundred ragged fugitives, prompted him to half-wreck his own creation once the fighting ended. With the People's Republic established, China needed mandarins to mend the ravages of three decades of civil war, but was stuck with the Messiah who had "liberated" …
This comprehensive biography of Deng Xiaoping, written by Richard Evans, a longtime Western diplomat and researcher in China, traces Deng Xiaoping's life from his youth, involvement in the revolution, his role in the Chinese Communist Party, and his role as a key architect of China's economic modernization. With a thorough and historically researched writing style, this book depicts how Deng sh…
This book chronicles Deng Xiaoping's life during the "war years" (until about 1949), written by his daughter Deng Rong. It begins with his family roots in Sichuan, his adolescence, his period of work and study in France, his revolutionary struggles, and his return to Sichuan at the age of 45, a journey of transformation from a hopeful young man to a revolutionary and political leader. It depict…
This book provides a detailed narrative of the Nigerian Civil War, commonly known as the Biafra War, which took place between 1967 and 1970. John de St. Jorre examines the political, ethnic, and economic factors that led to the conflict, as well as its military and humanitarian consequences. Drawing on firsthand reporting and historical analysis, the work offers insight into the struggle betwee…
This book examines the political system of Niger with particular emphasis on personal rule and strategies of political survival in the Sahel region. Robert B. Charlick analyzes the historical development of Niger’s post-independence government, the role of political elites, and the interaction between political authority and economic conditions. The study provides insights into state formatio…
The Second Chinese Revolution examines China’s political, social, and economic transformation in the years after 1949. The book describes how the country attempted to reshape its agricultural and industrial sectors, reorganize society under socialist principles, and navigate internal debates over ideology and policy. It also discusses the shifting dynamics within the Chinese Communist Party, …
Xi Jinping: The Governance of China is a compilation of key speeches, interviews, instructions, and correspondence from Xi Jinping, the President of China, covering the period from November 15, 2012, to June 13, 2014. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Xi’s political philosophy and vision for the future of China, focusing on the country's governance under the leadership of the Comm…
The Invisible China explores the influence and role of overseas Chinese communities in shaping the political dynamics of Southeast Asia. The book examines how these communities—often economically influential yet politically marginalized—navigate issues of identity, citizenship, and allegiance within multicultural and multiethnic societies. It analyzes the historical migration patterns that …