Indonesia’s political, social, and economic transformation following the end of the New Order regime in 1998. The book discusses the transition toward democratic governance, decentralization, and the rise of new political actors. It also explores challenges such as corruption, institutional reform, regional conflicts, and evolving civil society dynamics. Through multidisciplinary perspectives…
This book is divided into four parts, following the course of China's social development. The first part looks back at how New China was founded, covering mainly the period from October 1949 to December 1956. The second part describes political and economic issues between January 1957 and April 1966. The third part gives an overall, systematic and accurate description of the ten-year "cultural…
This pictorial volume presents an illustrated overview of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Published by Korea Pictorial in Pyongyang, the book features photographs and narrative descriptions that highlight the country’s historical milestones, social development, and national achievements. It visually documents major events, cultural identity…
This history of the People's Republic of China (1949-1976), the third and final volume in a major new history of modern China since 1840, offers a sweeping and penetrating account of a singular historical era During these pivotal decades, the Chinese struggled to find an alternative to the Soviet model of industrialization and to confront the awesome problems. of bureaucratization under the gu…
This book presents an overview of the historic relics of Korea, focusing primarily on cultural sites, ancient artifacts, architectural remains, and archaeological discoveries located within the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Published by the Cultural Relics Publishing House in Pyongyang in 1980, the book aims to introduce readers to the historical development of Korean civilization th…
New China: Friend or Foe? by Alun Falconer examines the political, economic, and strategic transformation of the People’s Republic of China in the modern era and evaluates its implications for the international community. The book explores China’s rapid economic growth, technological advancements, military modernization, and evolving global ambitions. Falconer analyzes how domestic policies…
20th Century China by O. Edmund Clubb provides an analytical overview of China’s political, social, and diplomatic developments throughout the twentieth century. Written by a former U.S. Consul General in Peiping, the book offers firsthand insights into the transformation of China from imperial collapse to the rise of the People’s Republic. Clubb examines key events including the fall of th…
China from the 1911 Revolution to Liberation presents a comprehensive and analytic history of China’s turbulent transformation from the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1911 to the Communist victory in 1949. Written by renowned French scholars Jean Chesneaux, Françoise Le Barbier, and Marie-Claire Bergère, the book examines major political, social, and ideological shifts that shaped modern China…
Modern China: A Topical History by Su Kaiming provides a concise and accessible overview of China’s political, social, and cultural development in the modern era. Written for international readers, the book discusses key historical events, major political transformations, and influential figures that shaped China from the late Qing dynasty to the period of modernization. Organized by themes r…
This book provides an overview of the modern history of Korea, focusing on political, social, and historical developments from the late nineteenth century to the twentieth century. Written by Prof. & Dr. Kim Han Gil and published by the Foreign Languages Publishing House in Pyongyang in 1979, the work discusses major historical events, foreign interventions, national struggles, and the evolutio…