Buku ini merupakan edisi terjemahan Indonesia dari karya Alan Hart yang mengulas perjalanan hidup Yasser Arafat, tokoh penting dalam perjuangan Palestina. Melalui riset mendalam dan wawancara langsung, Alan Hart menggambarkan kontroversi mengenai peran Arafat sebagai pemimpin: apakah ia seorang teroris atau seorang pendamai. Buku ini menelusuri latar belakang politik Timur Tengah, dinamika perj…
To Be Born a Nation is a comprehensive documentation of Namibia's struggle for liberation from South African colonialism. Compiled by SWAPO's Information and Publicity Department, it details Namibia's political history, the roots of the conflict, the development of the resistance movement, and the diplomatic and military strategies pursued toward independence. Complete with maps, diagrams, and …
The 30-Year War 1945–1975 (Volume II: 1954–1975) presents a detailed account of the political, military, and social developments in Vietnam during the period following the Geneva Agreement of 1954 up to the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. The volume examines the division of Vietnam, the escalation of conflict between North and South, foreign intervention, and the strategies employed by the …
Continuity and Change in African Cultures," edited by William R. Bascom and Melville J. Herskovits, is a classic collection of essays on cultural dynamics in Africa. It examines how African traditions, social institutions, and cultural structures have transformed under the influence of modernization, colonialism, and intercultural contact. The numerous case studies presented illustrate the proc…
This book provides an analytical narrative of the Algerian rebellion against French rule during the mid-twentieth century. Michael K. Clark examines the origins of the conflict, the political and social forces involved, and the evolution of the nationalist movement. Through detailed accounts of military actions, political negotiations, and the broader international context, the book presents a …
Abner Cohen's book, The Politics of Elite Culture, examines how elite groups construct, maintain, and manipulate power through symbols, rituals, and social actions in modern African societies, particularly through a case study of Sierra Leone. Using a political anthropology approach, Cohen outlines the relationship between elites, bureaucracies, professions, and power structures, and how elite …
This book presents a vivid photographic exploration of the ancient royal cities of Sri Lanka, capturing their architectural splendor, cultural heritage, and historical significance. Through high-quality visual documentation, Sunil de Costa showcases the grandeur of monuments, temples, palaces, and archaeological sites that shaped Sri Lanka’s ancient civilization. The work serves both as an ar…
Egypt After Mubarak examines the political dynamics shaping Egypt’s future in the early 21st century. Bruce K. Rutherford analyzes the competing forces of liberalism, political Islam, and state authoritarianism, focusing on their potential to influence democratic development in the Arab world’s most populous nation. Drawing on constitutional analysis, interviews, and the historical evolutio…
This book provides a detailed account of the political processes that led to the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which emerged as Nigeria’s major governing party in 2015. Written by Ogbonnaya Onu, one of the key figures in the merger negotiations, the work offers firsthand insights into the motivations, challenges, and strategic decisions that shaped the unification of major…
Thomas Patrick Melady's Profiles of African Leaders" presents brief biographies and analyses of several influential African leaders during the continent's early independence. Using a political history approach, the book describes the backgrounds, struggles, ideas, and contributions of these figures in shaping the development of modern African nations. This work serves as an important reference …