This book presents a series of biographical and analytical portraits of influential leaders who shaped the political development of emerging nations in the mid-20th century. Vera Micheles Dean examines their roles in nation-building, their political challenges, and the social transformations that accompanied the rise of newly independent states. Through insightful commentary, the work highlight…
The book Malino maakt historie is an official compilation of minutes and speeches from the Malino Conference, which took place from July 15 to 25, 1946. This conference was organized by the Dutch East Indies government as part of efforts to formulate a federal state structure in Indonesia after World War II. Compiled by W. A. van Goudeover, former editor-in-chief of the newspaper De Locomotief,…