The War Illustrated, Volume Two is a documentary edition that presents a comprehensive account of the course of World War II through a series of articles, field reports, and historical photographs. Compiled by Sir John Hammerton, this volume includes weekly issues from numbers 21 to 44, which capture the dynamics of the war on land, sea, and air. In addition to presenting visual coverage, the b…
This book presents the life story and rise of General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, one of Nigeria’s most influential military figures. Written by journalist and author Lindsay Barrett, the biography explores Danjuma’s early life, military career, and his pivotal role in key political events in Nigeria, including the civil war and the restructuring of the nation’s armed forces. Through inter…
Will the 1990s become the decade of a new Cold War between the religious Third World and the secular West? Mark Juergensmeyer paints a provocative picture of the new religious revolutionaries in the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe. Impassioned Muslim leaders in Egypt, Palestine, and Algeria, political rab- bis in Israel, militant Sikhs in India, and tri- umphant Cathol…
The Australian Constitution by Geoffrey Sawer provides a concise and authoritative explanation of the origins, structure, and functioning of Australia’s constitutional system. Written by a leading legal scholar, the book outlines the historical development of the Constitution, the roles of key founding figures, and the principles that shape federal governance in Australia. It serves as an acc…
A Short History of Australia presents a concise overview of Australia’s development from early European exploration to the emergence of a modern nation. Manning Clark traces the social, political, and cultural forces that shaped Australia’s identity, highlighting key events, influential figures, and the evolution of national consciousness. Written in an accessible style, the book offers rea…
Volume V of C. M. H. Clark’s seminal series traces the political, legal, and social transformation of Australia between 1888 and 1915. In this period, Australians increasingly shaped their own laws, institutions, and national identity. Clark examines the debates surrounding federation, the rise of organized labour, democratic reforms, and the tensions between conservative and progressive visi…
This first volume of A History of Australia presents a comprehensive narrative of the continent’s early history up to the year 1821. Clark examines the origins of European exploration, the establishment of the first British colonies, the social and political structures that emerged, and the interactions between settlers and Indigenous peoples. Through detailed archival research, the book trac…
This third volume of A History of Australia explores the formative years of Australian civilization between 1824 and 1851. C. M. H. Clark examines the political, social, and cultural transformations that shaped the colonies during this period, including the development of colonial government, the growth of settler society, economic expansion, and complex interactions between European settlers a…
This second volume of A History of Australia covers the critical years between 1822 and 1838, tracing the social, political, and administrative evolution of the Australian colonies. Clark examines the growth of New South Wales and Van Diemen’s Land, the transformation of penal settlements, the development of local governance, and the tensions between authority and emerging settler society. Dr…
This sixth volume of C. M. H. Clark’s monumental “A History of Australia” explores the nation’s political, cultural, and social transformations from 1916 to 1935. Through the metaphor of “the old dead tree and the young tree green,” Clark examines the tensions between tradition and emerging modern identities in Australia during the interwar years. The book traces shifts in national …