This book examines the political alliance between the Marcos family of the Philippines and the United States government, revealing how American foreign policy contributed to the rise and endurance of an authoritarian regime. Written by journalist Raymond Bonner, the work analyzes the Marcos dictatorship from 1965 to 1986, focusing on corruption, human rights abuses, and the strategic interests …
This book presents a comprehensive study of the life, works, and intellectual contributions of José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines. Written by Pedro A. Gagelonia, the work examines Rizal’s personal background, education, literary output, and political thought within the context of Spanish colonial rule. It discusses Rizal’s major writings, reformist ideas, and their influence …
Selected Military Writings of Mao Tse-tung is a collection of key essays and directives by Mao Zedong, focusing on military strategy, revolutionary warfare, and the principles of guerrilla tactics. The book covers Mao’s theoretical contributions to the development of the Chinese Communist Party’s military doctrine, including the concepts of protracted war, the mobilization of peasant forces…
Buku Histoire de la Tunisie: L’époque contemporaine karya Ahmed Kassab membahas sejarah Tunisia pada masa kontemporer dengan menyoroti perkembangan politik, sosial, dan ekonomi sejak masa modern hingga periode pascakolonial. Karya ini menguraikan dinamika kekuasaan, proses kolonisasi, perjuangan kemerdekaan, serta pembentukan negara Tunisia modern. Disusun secara kronologis dan analitis, buk…
This book presents a scholarly biography of José Rizal, the foremost national hero of the Philippines, portraying him as a nationalist thinker and martyr of the anti-colonial struggle against Spanish rule. Written by Austin Coates, the work traces Rizal’s life from his early education and intellectual formation to his political writings, reformist activities, and eventual execution in 1896. …
Buku Revolusi Damai: Rekaman Kemelut di Filipina mengulas secara kronologis dan analitis peristiwa krisis politik yang melanda Filipina pada pertengahan 1980-an, yang berpuncak pada terjadinya Revolusi Damai atau People Power Revolution tahun 1986. Karya ini merekam dinamika sosial, politik, dan ekonomi yang melatarbelakangi runtuhnya rezim Ferdinand E. Marcos, serta peran penting masyarakat si…
The Philippines—a vast archipelago consisting of over 7,000 islands and islets, with a land area of more than *114,000 square miles-occupies a uniquely sensitive geopolitical position. For thousands of years, the islands have had intimate contact with the Asian mainland; for over four centuries, they were under Western domina-tion, first by Spain, then by the United States. This book traces…
This book is a comprehensive historical and descriptive study of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, originally written by Jean Mallat and later translated into English. It examines the history, geography, social customs, agriculture, industry, and commerce of the Philippines as part of the Spanish colonies in Oceania. The work provides valuable firsthand observations and system…
Quick Access to the People’s Republic of China: The First Sixty Years (1949–2009) provides a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the People’s Republic of China since its founding in 1949. The book presents key historical milestones, major reforms, and significant achievements over six decades, offering readers a concise reference to moder…
This book is a collection of scholarly essays published in commemoration of the centenary of José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines. Edited by Leopoldo Y. Yabes, the volume presents critical re-evaluations of Rizal’s historical, intellectual, and cultural significance, written by professors of the University of the Philippines. The essays examine Rizal’s role as a reformist, writ…