Octobre: Algérie ‘88 – Un chahut de gamins…? by Abed Charef is a journalistic and analytical account of the October 1988 uprising in Algeria, a pivotal event that marked the beginning of political liberalization and the collapse of the one-party system. The book explores the causes of the protests, the social and economic tensions affecting Algerian youth, and the violent government resp…
Essays on Nigerian Foreign Policy by Olajide Aluko is a collection of scholarly analyses examining the development, direction, and challenges of Nigeria’s foreign policy. Written by one of Nigeria’s leading experts in international relations, the essays explore Nigeria’s diplomatic posture within Africa and the global arena, its relations with major powers, and the impact of domestic poli…
L’Algérie : nation et société by Mostefa Lacheraf is a foundational sociological study exploring the historical, cultural, and political roots of Algerian society. Blending sociology and history, Lacheraf analyzes the construction of national identity, the legacy of colonial rule, and the transformation of social structures in post-independence Algeria. The book examines tribal organizatio…
Vietnam: A Long History presents a concise yet comprehensive overview of Vietnam’s historical development from its ancient origins to the modern era. Written by Nguyen Khac Vien, the book highlights major political, cultural, and social milestones that shaped the Vietnamese nation, including early kingdoms, Chinese domination, struggles for independence, dynastic periods, colonial rule, and t…
Les Fils de la Toussaint is the first volume of Yves Courrière’s monumental series on the Algerian War. This book recounts the events surrounding the outbreak of the Algerian Revolution in 1954, beginning with the Toussaint Rouge" uprising orchestrated by the FLN. Courrière combines investigative journalism, interviews, military accounts, and historical documentation to narrate the politica…
The Dance, Art, and Ritual of Africa" ​​presents visual documentation and explanations of the dance traditions, art, and religious rituals of various African societies. Michel Huet's photographs showcase the richness of African cultural expressions, while Jean-Louis Paudrat's text and Jean Laude's introduction provide the anthropological, aesthetic, and symbolic context of each tradition. T…
An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians is a classic ethnographic study by Edward William Lane, based on his direct observations during his stay in Egypt from 1833 to 1835. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive description of Egyptian society in the 19th century, covering social structure, daily life, religious practices, ceremonies, clothing, customs, education, …
he Peopling of Hawaii by Eleanor C. Nordyke offers a comprehensive historical and demographic overview of how Hawaii’s population was formed across centuries. The book traces the arrival of the earliest Polynesian settlers, followed by successive waves of immigrants from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Nordyke explains the cultural, economic, and political forces that shaped migration pattern…
This book presents a comprehensive dossier on the Algerian War of Independence, compiled and introduced by Patrick Éveno and Jean Planchais for Le Monde. It includes historical analyses, journalistic reports, and firsthand testimonies that document the political, social, and military dimensions of the conflict between France and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN). The volume provides…
Cheikh Anta Diop's book, L’unité culturallle de l’Afrique noire (The Cultural Unity of Black Africa), examines the fundamental unity of Black African culture from ancient times to the modern era. Using historical, anthropological, and linguistic approaches, Diop traces the development of patriarchal and matriarchal systems in African societies and their place within classical civilization.…