China’s History provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of Chinese civilization from ancient times to the modern era. Written by Cao Dawei and Sun Yanjing, the book explores political institutions, social structures, cultural traditions, and major historical transformations that have shaped China’s long and complex past. This English edition, translated by Xiao Ying,…
This book is a documentary reader that explores major themes of conflict and consensus in modern American history. Edited by Allen F. Davis and Harold D. Woodman, the sixth edition presents a collection of historical essays, documents, and interpretations addressing political, social, economic, and cultural developments in the United States. The work emphasizes differing historical perspectives…
This book presents an in-depth narrative exploration of Tunisia as a modern North African nation that has achieved relative political stability, social cohesion, and economic progress. Written by Georgie Anne Geyer, the work combines travel writing with political and social analysis, offering insights into Tunisia’s governance, cultural identity, development strategies, and everyday life. Thr…
This book, Histoire de la Tunisie: Les temps modernes, examines the modern historical period of Tunisia, focusing on political, social, and economic transformations prior to the contemporary era. Written by E. Guellouz, A. Masmoudi, and M. Smida, the work analyzes the evolution of state structures, society, and external influences that shaped modern Tunisian history. As part of a broader nation…
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…
This book is Jacobo Timerman's travelogue and political analysis of Cuba in the post-1959 era. Written from a previously unpublished Spanish manuscript, it describes the political, social, and human rights conditions in Cuba after the revolution and the changes that occurred under Fidel Castro's rule. Using a journalistic and reflective approach, Timerman presents a critical view of modern Cuba…
This book presents a concise yet comprehensive overview of Brazilian history from prehistoric times, Portuguese colonization, the imperial period, the formation of the republic, and modern development. Boris Fausto outlines changes in Brazilian politics, economy, society, and culture in a coherent and in-depth manner. This English edition, translated by Arthur Brakel, is one of the primary acad…
The Unfinished Revolution by James Mark examines how Central and Eastern European societies have understood, negotiated, and remembered their communist past since the revolutions of 1989. Through comparative case studies, the book explores the social, political, and cultural transformations that shaped post-communist identity. Mark analyzes themes such as collective memory, political justice, d…
This volume presents a comprehensive examination of the Progressive Era in the United States, a period marked by widespread political, social, and economic reform from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Edited by Lewis L. Gould, the collection brings together influential essays and analyses exploring the diverse motivations, leaders, and movements that shaped Progressive thought. I…
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the society, politics, and social conditions of Yugoslavia after World War II. Journalist and Balkan observer Dusko Doder describes the internal dynamics of the federation, including the ethnic tensions, political structures, and social transformations that shaped the modern Yugoslav identity. With a comprehensive bibliography and index, this book is a…