Sejarah Tiongkok Kontemporer, Volume 2 memberikan kajian komprehensif tentang transformasi politik, sosial, dan budaya Tiongkok dari Revolusi Nasional hingga Revolusi Kebudayaan, hingga era Modernisasi Sosialis. Ditulis oleh W. D. Sukisman, buku ini menganalisis peristiwa sejarah besar dan gerakan ideologis yang membentuk Tiongkok pada pertengahan abad ke-20, termasuk perjuangan revolusioner, p…
This book presents a comprehensive historical account of Papua New Guinea covering the first one hundred years of its modern history. James Sinclair traces political, social, and colonial developments, examining the impact of European contact, administration, and governance on indigenous societies. The work provides an in-depth narrative of nation-building, cultural change, and political transf…
China’s New Democracy provides an overview of the political foundations and institutional development of the People’s Republic of China through the lens of its constitutional evolution. The book discusses the concept of “New Democracy” as a guiding ideological framework and examines how it shaped the early political structure of the state. Included in the volume are the full texts of th…
The Second Chinese Revolution examines China’s political, social, and economic transformation in the years after 1949. The book describes how the country attempted to reshape its agricultural and industrial sectors, reorganize society under socialist principles, and navigate internal debates over ideology and policy. It also discusses the shifting dynamics within the Chinese Communist Party, …
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…