This book examines the political dynamics of African state borders after independence. Saadia Touval explores how colonial borderlines influenced political stability, interstate relations, territorial disputes, and nation-building processes. Her analysis highlights the role of regional organizations and how African states responded to geopolitical challenges in fostering regional stability.
The Theory and Practice of War is a collection of important essays examining the thinking and development of war theory from various perspectives. Edited by renowned military historian Michael Howard, the book features writings by a number of academics and strategists discussing the ideas of Jomini, Clausewitz, and Liddell Hart, as well as the development of war theory and practice from the 18t…
Return to the Philippines recounts General Douglas MacArthur’s dramatic campaign to liberate the Philippine Islands during World War II. Written by Rafael Steinberg with the editors of Time-Life Books, the volume explores the strategic planning, amphibious operations, and fierce battles that marked the Allied return to the archipelago in 1944–1945. The narrative highlights key events such a…
William Tordoff's book, Government and Politics in Africa," presents a comprehensive analysis of political developments in Africa since independence. Tordoff discusses government structures, political party dynamics, the military in politics, bureaucracy, national leadership, and issues of ethnicity and economic development. The book provides a strong conceptual approach and empirical examples …
In Search of Identity is the autobiography of Anwar el-Sadat, the third President of Egypt and one of the most influential leaders in Middle Eastern politics. In this work, Sadat recounts his childhood, political awakening, and his role in Egypt’s revolutionary movement that led to the overthrow of the monarchy. He provides an insider perspective on Egypt’s political transformation, the Ara…
John Keegan's The Face of Battle is a groundbreaking study that presents the history of war from the perspective of soldiers on the front lines. Keegan rejects traditional approaches focused on military strategy and commanders, replacing them with a thorough analysis of the human experience of combat. The book examines three key battles Agincourt (1415), Waterloo (1815), and the Somme (1916) to…
Mencari Identitas adalah terjemahan bahasa Indonesia dari autobiografi Anwar el-Sadat, Presiden Mesir yang menjabat pada periode kunci abad ke-20. Dalam buku ini, Sadat menceritakan perjalanan hidupnya sejak masa kecil di desa Mesir, keterlibatannya dalam gerakan perwira bebas, hingga perannya sebagai pemimpin nasional yang membawa Mesir menghadapi perubahan besar. Sadat menguraikan pengalaman …
The second edition of Introduction to African Politics: A Continental Approach by Leslie Rubin and Brian Weinstein provides a comprehensive overview of politics on the African continent. The book covers post-independence political developments, the dynamics of African states, models of governance, internal conflicts, nationalism, and the social and economic challenges that influence political p…
L. Adele Jinadu's book, Fanon: In Search of the African Revolution, examines Frantz Fanon's thought and its influence on revolutionary movements and decolonization in Africa. Jinadu explores Fanon's ideas on revolutionary violence, postcolonial national identity, and liberation struggles. The book also discusses the relevance of Fanon's thought in the context of modern African politics and his …
This book is a collection of papers presented at the Tenth Plenary Conference of the American Section of the International Association for Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy, held in 1984 at the University of Notre Dame. It provides an in-depth discussion of the relationship between political realism and international morality, particularly in the context of the nuclear age. The contributo…