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…
This book Brunei Darussalam: the Road to Independence attempts to show the situation of Brunei in the past, and to depict the historical events that occured during that past era. This includes the affairs of the countries that have established relationship with Brunei Darussalam. In this way it is hoped that it will shed light and give better understanding of the details of these past events as…
The Upsurge of China is a firsthand account written by Hewlett Johnson—known as the “Red Dean of Canterbury”—documenting his travels and observations in the People’s Republic of China during the early years of the Communist era. Supported by the diaries and drawings of his wife Nowell Johnson and his daughters Kezia and Keren, the book offers a sympathetic portrayal of China’s polit…
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 is an experiential history study of the German generation that lived throughout the 20th century, particularly during World War I, the Weimar Republic, the Nazi era, World War II, and the postwar period. Through narrative analysis and oral history interviews, Thomas A. Kohut reveals how identity, experience, and collective memory shaped how this generation understood themselves and th…
The East European Revolution by Hugh Seton-Watson provides an authoritative analysis of the political and social transformations that reshaped Eastern Europe after World War II. The book examines the rise of communist governments, the role of the Soviet Union in restructuring regional politics, the collapse of prewar institutions, and the emergence of new revolutionary elites. Seton-Watson offe…
In this book Michael Kryzanek examines the ways in which the critical interaction between individual leaders and the U.S. policy community affects the substance and direction of hemispheric relations. Throughout, the author uses case studies to illustrate how individual heads of state respond to the issues of drugs, debt, trade, and regional security. Such leaders as Salinas of Mexico, Gaviria …
The book Diplomacy of Power discusses how the Soviet Armed Forces were used as a political instrument in Soviet foreign policy during the 20th century. Stephen S. Kaplan and a number of other experts describe the relationship between military strategy, diplomacy, and the global goals of the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. Through historical analysis and policy studies, this book describes…
This book presents an in-depth study of two of the most influential and controversial figures in 20th-century French history: Philippe Pétain and Charles de Gaulle. Through his investigative style, J.-R. Tournoux depicts the relationships, ideological conflicts, differences in political vision, and the lives of these two figures who played a major role in World War I, World War II, and the pol…
This book is an investigative work by J.-R. Tournoux, examining the life, political role, and conflicts surrounding a key general in modern French history. Using a documentary approach, Tournoux explores the political events, intrigues, and personal tragedies that shaped his journey. This book presents an in-depth look at the dynamics of power in 20th-century France, written by one of France's …