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 …
Conversations with Myself is a collection of Nelson Mandela's personal writings, including letters, diaries, prison archives, interview transcripts, and previously unpublished reflections on his life. This book offers an intimate look at Mandela's life, including his struggle against apartheid, his experiences in prison for more than two decades, and his role in South Africa's transition to dem…
This book provides a prospective and analytical reflection on the social, economic, and political transformations of Sahelian societies in the twenty-first century. Jacques Giri examines the historical background, structural challenges, and future trajectories of the Sahel region, focusing on issues such as environmental vulnerability, demographic growth, governance, and development policies. B…
One of America's leading authorities on China outlines and assesses the implications of the inevitable passing of Mao Tse-tung and the older generation of revolutionary leaders from their position of command in China. Describing the mid-1960’s as "a transitional period of great historic significance," the author outlines the basic unsolved problems and unresolved issues that face Peking’s l…