The River Congo by Peter Forbath is a historical and narrative account of one of Africa’s greatest waterways, the Congo River. Blending history, geography, and political narrative, the book chronicles the river’s role in shaping Central Africa—from early exploration and colonial intrusion to modern geopolitical struggles. Forbath draws on extensive research and previously published materi…
Death in the Congo offers a detailed historical investigation into the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Emmanuel Gerard and Bruce Kuklick uncover the political tensions following Congo’s independence in 1960 and reveal the role of Belgium, the United States, and the United Nations in the crisis. Drawing on new archival evidence, t…
“The Congo Cables” is a detailed diplomatic history examining the United States’ role in the Congo Crisis (1960–1965) during the Cold War. Drawing on newly declassified U.S. government cables and archival materials, Madeleine G. Kalb reveals the political maneuvering, intelligence activities, and international tensions surrounding the rise and assassination of Patrice Lumumba, as well a…
The Crisis in Zaire: Myths and Realities examines the political, social, and economic turmoil that shaped Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) during the late 20th century. Edited by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja, the book brings together analyses from leading scholars to challenge widespread misconceptions about the country’s instability. It explores the structural roots of authoritarian …
This book presents a profound comparative study of the twentieth century’s two most destructive ideological systems—Communism and Nazism—and examines why the Shoah remains historically and morally unique. Alain Besançon analyzes the philosophical roots, political methods, and human consequences of totalitarian regimes, highlighting the deep differences in their motivations and atrocities…
The book The Third Wave: Democratization in the Late Twentieth Century discusses the third wave of democratization that occurred since the mid-1970s in various parts of the world. Samuel P. Huntington analyzes the factors that led to the fall of authoritarian regimes, the emergence of new democratic institutions, and the global political dynamics that shaped these changes. Through historical an…
Het dagboek van Schermerhorn is the diary of W. Schermerhorn, who served as the head of the Dutch General Commission for Indonesia from 1946 to 1947. The book provides detailed insights into the historical events surrounding Dutch-Indonesian relations during the post-World War II period.
This book, based on the Chichele Lectures delivered by Harold Nicolson at the University of Oxford in 1953, provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the evolution of diplomatic methods. Nicolson explores the transformation of diplomatic practices from the Renaissance to modern times, detailing the various methods employed in diplomacy and their impact on international relations.
Story Unused covers the author's experiences as a correspondent in the Far East from 1963 to 1967, shedding light on the significant historical and political events during that period, particularly in Southeast Asia.
This book is an in-depth biography of Toussaint L'Ouverture, the leader of the slave revolution in Haiti who successfully fought against major colonial powers like France, England, and Spain. Author Wenda Parkinson traces L'Ouverture's journey from slave to brilliant general and statesman, and how his leadership shaped Haiti's independence as the world's first Black republic. The narrative comb…