This book is a biographical and psychological study of Franklin D. Roosevelt, written by Emil Ludwig. The author explores Roosevelt’s character, leadership style, and exercise of power, focusing on the relationship between personal happiness and political authority. Published in 1938, the work reflects contemporary perspectives on Roosevelt’s presidency and offers insight into political lea…
This comprehensive biography of Deng Xiaoping, written by Richard Evans, a longtime Western diplomat and researcher in China, traces Deng Xiaoping's life from his youth, involvement in the revolution, his role in the Chinese Communist Party, and his role as a key architect of China's economic modernization. With a thorough and historically researched writing style, this book depicts how Deng sh…
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 …
This book presents Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s reflections on the political, economic, and social foundations necessary for achieving national greatness in Nigeria. Drawing from his experience as a statesman, philosopher, and nationalist leader, Awolowo outlines the principles of ethical governance, federalism, economic planning, and social justice. The work explores Nigeria’s challenges and op…
Anwar Sadat: Kemarau Kemarahan, translated from Mohamed Heikal’s Autumn of Fury, offers an in-depth and critical examination of the final years of President Anwar Sadat’s rule. As one of Egypt’s leading journalists and a close observer of political developments, Heikal analyzes the political, social, and regional tensions that shaped Sadat’s leadership. The book discusses Sadat’s dome…
This book provides a detailed biography of Daniel arap Moi, the second President of Kenya, tracing his early life, rise through political ranks, and eventual emergence as a central figure in Kenyan national leadership. Andrew Morton examines Moi’s personal background, political ideology, leadership style, and the challenges he faced in guiding Kenya through periods of political transition. Dr…
This book presents a comprehensive biographical account of Kwame Nkrumah, tracing his life from early childhood to his final years. Bankole Timothy offers detailed insights into Nkrumah’s upbringing, education, political awakening, and rise to prominence as the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana. The narrative explores Nkrumah’s ideological formation, his leadership in the independ…
This book provides an insightful account of the political rise of Kwame Nkrumah, one of Africa’s most influential independence leaders and the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana. Bankole Timothy traces Nkrumah’s early activism, his leadership in the anti-colonial movement, and his emergence as a central figure in postcolonial African politics. Through personal observations and hist…
In this memoir, Major-General H. T. Alexander recounts his two years serving as Chief of Staff to President Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana during a pivotal period in the country’s early independence. The book provides a first-hand perspective on the political climate, administrative challenges, and ideological tensions of Nkrumah’s government. Alexander offers insight into the dynamics of leadershi…
Contribution to National Construction is a collection of political writings by Ahmadou Ahidjo, the first President of Cameroon, originally published in 1964. The book outlines Ahidjo’s vision for building a stable and unified Cameroonian nation after independence. He discusses key pillars of national construction, including political discipline, economic development, social cohesion, national…