This book is an annotated edition of the 1954 Report compiled by a former Attorney General, late Professor R. H. Hickling who was sent to Brunei to report of the existing political culture, institutions and laws of Brunei Darussalam so that the British Colonial Office can be well informed before the drafting of a new Constitution.
Iran: Royalty, Religion and Revolution karya Saiyid Athar Abbas Rizvi merupakan kajian mendalam tentang perjalanan sejarah Iran dengan fokus pada hubungan kompleks antara monarki, institusi keagamaan, dan dinamika revolusi. Buku ini menelusuri perkembangan politik Iran sejak era dinasti awal hingga periode Pahlavi, menyoroti bagaimana kekuasaan raja dan otoritas ulama saling memengaruhi dalam m…
The contents of this book: 1. A New Year's Gift 2. The Lesson of History 3. Inqilab Zindabad 4. Asia and Europe 5. The Old Civilizatons and Our Inheritance
A richly illustrated volume showcasing the cultural, artistic, and historical diversity of India. Edited by Asharani Mathur, the book was produced specifically for the international Festival of India held in 1988. It highlights India’s heritage through essays, photographs, and thematic presentations covering art, architecture, history, customs, landscapes, and regional traditions. Designed as…
This book is a celebration of India on the occasion of the nation’s fiftieth anniversary of independence. For over a decade, photographer Lindsay Hebberd traveled the length and breadth of India to capture the beauty and diversity of one of the most colorful and fascinating countries on earth. Originally produced for an international exhibition tour, these photographs illustrate the natural b…
Culture and Politics in Indonesia is a landmark scholarly volume edited by Claire Holt with contributions from leading Indonesia specialists such as Benedict Anderson and James Siegel. Published by Cornell University Press, the book explores the intricate relationship between cultural expression and political power in Indonesia from the colonial period through the post-independence era. The …
Timely and incisive, this is the first book about modern China since the death of Mao Tse-tung. Written by one of Europe's leading diplomats, THE CHINESE explores mainland China's relations with the West, the richness of its past, and the enigma of its future. It covers the Long March and the Great Leap Forward, exposing the terror of the Red Guard and the stories behind the overthrowing of Li…
Sejarah Tiongkok karya Ivan Taniputera merupakan tinjauan komprehensif peradaban Tiongkok dari dinasti-dinasti awal hingga era modern. Buku ini mengeksplorasi perkembangan politik, budaya, ekonomi, dan sosial utama yang membentuk Tiongkok melalui berbagai periode sejarah. Buku ini mencakup kebangkitan dan kejatuhan dinasti, tradisi filsafat seperti Konfusianisme dan Taoisme, hubungan luar neger…
This scholarly volume, edited by Chun-shu Chang, examines major themes in premodern Chinese history from prehistoric times through the late imperial era. Through contributions from leading historians and sinologists, the book explores key developments in Chinese civilization including the formation of political institutions, philosophical traditions, social structures, interstate relations, and…
This revised edition of An Outline History of China, written by the distinguished historian Bai Shouyi and contributed to by several prominent scholars, offers a comprehensive overview of China’s long and complex history from ancient times to the modern era. The book covers major dynasties, political changes, cultural developments, and social transformations. Designed for both general readers…