A Survey of Tibet offers an in-depth exploration of Tibet, covering its geography, history, culture, society, and politics. The book delves into the unique characteristics of Tibetan life, including the influence of Buddhism on its spiritual and cultural practices. It examines the historical evolution of Tibet, from its early formation to the period of its integration into the People's Republic…
This book is a concise overview to assist O-Level students in studying the history of South Africa and the southern African region. Donald Leeming presents a systematic overview of the material, covering political, social, and economic developments, colonialism, nationalist movements, and the dynamics of society in the region. Designed as a learning aid, this book provides key summaries, maps, …
One of America's leading authorities on China outlines and assesses the implications of the inevitable passing of Mao Tse-tung and the older generation of revolutionary leaders from their position of command in China. Describing the mid-1960’s as "a transitional period of great historic significance," the author outlines the basic unsolved problems and unresolved issues that face Peking’s l…
This book provides a concise and systematic overview of Niger, covering its geographical features, historical development, population, social structures, and political evolution. Written within the Que sais-je? series, the work presents essential information on Niger from pre-colonial times through the colonial period and into the post-independence era. The authors analyze the country’s econo…
This book presents a translated and annotated version of the Honjō Diary, written by General Honjō Shigeru, the chief aide-de-camp to Emperor Hirohito. Covering the years 1933 to 1936, the diary provides firsthand insight into political, military, and court affairs during a turbulent period in Japan’s prewar history. Mikiso Hane offers contextual analysis to help readers understand the empe…
Postwar Japan: 1945 to the Present is an anthology that chronicles Japan’s political, social, and economic transformations in the aftermath of World War II. Edited by Jon Livingston, Joe Moore, and Felicia Oldfather, the volume collects essays, primary sources, and commentary from scholars to provide a comprehensive view of Japan’s reconstruction under Allied occupation, its democratization…
a concise and accessible account of Japan’s development from the Meiji Restoration (1868) to the post–World War II era. The book covers key political, economic, and social changes, including industrialization, modernization of institutions, rise of imperialism, militarism, and Japan’s transformation into a modern state. Yasuoka also discusses the impact of war, especially World War II, an…
A detailed historical analysis of the United States’ decision to deploy atomic weapons against Japan in August 1945. Feis examines the strategic, political, and military factors that led to this unprecedented action, exploring alternatives such as a conventional invasion, coercion through diplomatic inducement, and the shock of the atomic bomb itself.
Nineteenth-century English traveler, writer, and natural historian Isabella Bird contributes this stunning narrative to the genre of early travelogues about Japan. The volume Unbeaten Tracks in Japan includes a series of essays recounting Bird's months-long sojourn in the Far East. Already a treat for fans of 19th century travel literature, the book is rendered all the more unique by virtue of …
A detailed narrative of the political, military, and scientific decision-making that led to the dropping of the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and thousands of documents, including previously unpublished material, Kurzman reconstructs the key moments and personalities behind the Manhattan Project and the U.S. leadership’s debate over using the bomb.