Buku ini memberikan uraian rinci tentang Pasukan Khusus Angkatan Darat Amerika Serikat, yang dikenal sebagai Green Berets, selama operasi mereka di Vietnam dari tahun 1957 hingga 1973. Gordon Rottman menjelaskan asal-usul, misi, pelatihan, persenjataan, dan strategi lapangan dari para prajurit elit ini. Dilengkapi dengan ilustrasi karya Kevin Lyles, buku ini menyoroti peran Green Berets dalam k…
In the Shadow of FDR examines how Franklin D. Roosevelt’s legacy shaped the American presidency from Harry Truman through Ronald Reagan. William E. Leuchtenburg analyzes how each president confronted, adapted, or struggled against the dominant expectations created during the New Deal era. Through historical narrative and political analysis, the book explores presidential power, public percept…
Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan, Volume 9, is part of a comprehensive nine-volume reference work covering all aspects of Japanese history, culture, society, arts, geography, and notable figures. This volume provides alphabetically arranged entries written by experts, offering authoritative, scholarly, and up-to-date information about Japan. It serves as an essential reference source for research…
The Unfinished War explores how the Vietnam War shaped the moral, political, and cultural conscience of the United States. Walter H. Capps examines the profound ethical dilemmas raised by the conflict and its long-lasting impact on American society. The book discusses public resistance, national trauma, and the struggle to reconcile the war’s consequences with evolving American values. Combin…
The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World provides a comprehensive and authoritative reference on the political, social, cultural, and intellectual history of the Islamic world in the modern era. Edited by John L. Esposito, the encyclopedia contains scholarly articles written by experts covering Islamic societies, movements, biographies, countries, and key themes shaping the contempor…
“The Ordeal of Power” is a political memoir by Emmet John Hughes, who served as a close advisor and speechwriter to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In this insightful narrative, Hughes provides a behind-the-scenes account of the inner workings of the Eisenhower administration, offering candid reflections on presidential decision-making, political challenges, and the complex realities of pow…
Postwar America: 1945–1971 by Howard Zinn offers a concise and insightful overview of the major political, social, and cultural developments in the United States after World War II. Zinn examines the rise of Cold War tensions, the growth of anti-communism, and the expanding influence of corporate and military power. The book also discusses major domestic struggles, including the Civil Rights …
Agama dan Upacara merupakan salah satu jilid dalam seri ensiklopedia Indonesian Heritage yang membahas secara komprehensif keberagaman sistem kepercayaan, agama, dan praktik upacara di Indonesia. Buku ini menguraikan asal-usul kepercayaan lokal, perkembangan agama-agama besar, struktur ritual, fungsi sosial upacara, serta dinamika perubahan tradisi dalam masyarakat modern. Ditulis oleh para pak…
Years of Trial and Hope, the second volume of Harry S. Truman’s memoirs, provides a firsthand account of the major political, diplomatic, and personal challenges faced during his presidency from 1945 to 1953. In this compelling narrative, Truman reflects on critical events such as the end of World War II, the decision to use the atomic bomb, the reconstruction of Europe through the Marshall P…
“Volume 22 of The World Book Encyclopedia serves as the Research Guide and Index for the entire 1988 edition. This volume provides tools for conducting research, instructions on effective use of encyclopedic resources, and a comprehensive index to all entries contained in volumes 1–21. Designed to support students, educators, and general readers, it enhances accessibility to the encyclopedi…