This book comprehensively examines the wave of Palestinian uprising known as the Intifada, which began in 1987 in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Don Peretz, a leading expert in Middle Eastern studies, explains the political, social, and economic factors that fueled the uprising. The book also highlights the dynamics of Israeli–Palestinian relations, the role of Palestinian political organizati…
This book provides an in-depth analysis of Gabon’s political, social, and economic evolution after the end of French colonial rule. James F. Barnes examines the structures of government, the role of political elites, patterns of economic development, and the impact of foreign influence on Gabon's internal affairs. Through historical context and contemporary observations, the book highlights h…
Church and State in Ethiopia, 1270–1527 is Taddesse Tamrat's monumental work examining the relationship between the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and royal institutions during the medieval period. The book discusses the origins of the Solomonic dynasty, the role of clerics in government, conflicts between religious and political power centers, and the socio-cultural dynamics that shaped pre-moder…
The Ethiopians: An Introduction to Country and People is a classic work by Edward Ullendorff that provides a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, language, and society of Ethiopia. This book explains the ethnic diversity, civilizational development, religion, and Ethiopia's relationship with the outside world. Written by one of the leading experts in Ethiopian Studies, this book is a…
This volume provides a detailed historical and political analysis of Madagascar’s transition between the First Republic and the Second Republic, covering the period from 1958 to 1982. Written by Pierre Randrianarisoa and Aimé Lalao Razafimahefa, the book examines key political events, institutional changes, leadership transitions, and the socio-economic transformations that shaped modern Mad…
Mervyn Brown's "A History of Madagascar" is one of the most comprehensive works on the history of Madagascar from its earliest times to its modern development. It explores the Malagasy people, interethnic relations, the influence of the Merina kingdom, French colonialism, and the political dynamics leading up to independence in 1960. Brown, a diplomat and historian, provides in-depth analysis b…
This book provides a comprehensive historical and analytical account of Madagascar from 1947 to 2002, tracing the country’s political, social, and cultural transformations across five decades. Written by Jacques Tiersonnier, S.J., with contributions from Céline Mathon, the work examines key events such as the 1947 uprising, the post-colonial political restructuring, the rise and fall of vari…
Death in the Congo offers a detailed historical investigation into the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Emmanuel Gerard and Bruce Kuklick uncover the political tensions following Congo’s independence in 1960 and reveal the role of Belgium, the United States, and the United Nations in the crisis. Drawing on new archival evidence, t…
A Social History of Ethiopia by Richard Pankhurst provides an in-depth study of social conditions in the northern and central highlands of Ethiopia, from the medieval period to the emergence of Emperor Téwodros II in the 19th century. This book discusses the development of Ethiopian society, social structures, agrarian economies, inter-ethnic relations, and the political dynamics that shaped t…
“The Congo Cables” is a detailed diplomatic history examining the United States’ role in the Congo Crisis (1960–1965) during the Cold War. Drawing on newly declassified U.S. government cables and archival materials, Madeleine G. Kalb reveals the political maneuvering, intelligence activities, and international tensions surrounding the rise and assassination of Patrice Lumumba, as well a…