This book introduces readers to China as the homeland of the Chinese people, presenting an overview of the country’s historical background, cultural traditions, geography, and national identity. As part of the Fun Reading About China series, the work is designed for general readers and learners of Chinese studies, offering accessible explanations accompanied by engaging narratives and illustr…
This book introduces the cultural and artistic traditions of China, presenting an overview of Chinese culture through its visual arts, performing arts, and aesthetic values. As part of the Fun Reading About China series, the volume is designed for general readers and learners interested in understanding Chinese civilization in an accessible and engaging way. Edited by Yu Wen, the book highlight…
Buku ini menguraikan interaksi dan perdebatan antara kekuatan-kekuatan politik di dalam dan diluar konstituante tahun 50-an ia dapat memperluas dan meluruskan persepsi kita tentang masa bersangkutan, secara hukum konstisional ini sebenarnya tidak menimbulkan masalah karena tidak ada halangan menurut hukum bagi konstituante untuk meneruskan sidang, status konstituante tidak pernah bersidanh lagi…
Ethiopia: Anatomy of a Traditional Polity is an in-depth study by John Markakis on the political and social structure of Ethiopia prior to modern transformation. This book explores how traditional institutions, relations between the center and the regions, and the ethno-political power system shaped the character of the Ethiopian state throughout its history. Using an anthropological and histor…
This book presents a collection of philosophical thoughts attributed to Yan Zi (Yanzi), a prominent statesman and philosopher of ancient China during the Spring and Autumn period. The work reflects key ideas of early Chinese philosophy, including moral governance, ethical conduct, social harmony, and the responsibilities of rulers and officials. Compiled as part of The Collected Works of Ancien…
Exalted virtue and moral integrity The reason why Confucius has been venerated by succeeding generations is that his words, actions and thoughts were all incisively penetrating, and were completely in harmony with Chinese culture, including the philosophy and science of China. Based on the Book of Changes, the doctrines of Confucius form a complete theoretical system of Chinese culture. …
China's alliance with Indonesia in the mid-sixties appeared to be a spectacular achievement of diplomatic strategy, yet it became a major foreign policy disaster for China. To explore this turn-about, Professor Mozingo offers a persuasive analysis of the competing.
This bilingual Chinese–English volume presents an accessible overview of essential knowledge about Chinese history. Written by Cao Dafu, Sun Yanbin, Xiao Ying, Li Rui, and translated by He Yun Zhao, the book summarizes major dynasties, historical events, cultural developments, and important figures that shaped China from ancient times to the modern era. Published by Five Continents Communicat…
Modern Egypt: The Formation of a Nation-State provides a comprehensive historical study of Egypt’s political, social, and institutional transformation from the late eighteenth century to the modern era. Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. examines how Egypt evolved into a centralized nation-state through complex processes involving colonial influence, internal reform, nationalism, and socio-economic chang…
The importance of this collection lies in its origins: for the first time, leading Saudi Arabian historians have created a history of the Arabian Peninsula which analyzes that history from an internal Arabian perspective. The book explores the original Bedouin settlement of the region, the development of the major urban areas of Arabia during the Umayyad period, the socio-political and economic…