This book is an in-depth study of Kenya's political dynamics in the early period after independence from 1963 to 1968. Cherry Gertzel analyzes the formation of the national government structure, the process of consolidation of power, the role of political parties, and the relationship between the political elite and the people. It also discusses factors influencing political stability, administ…
This book is an in-depth study of Zanzibar's development as an international trading center in East Africa between 1770 and 1873. Abdul Sheriff analyzes how the slave, spice, and ivory trades shaped Zanzibar's economic structure and integrated it into the world economy. Using an economic history approach, the author traces the role of Arab, Swahili, and Indian traders, as well as colonial power…
Class Struggles in Tanzania is a landmark analytical work by leading academic Issa G. Shivji, examining power relations, social classes, and the political and economic development of Tanzania from the colonial period to the early years of independence. Using a Marxist approach, Shivji charts how the post-independence state forged alliances and contradictions between classes—including the bure…
Buku “Pokok-Pokok Pemikiran Bung Hatta” memuat rangkuman menyeluruh mengenai ide, gagasan, dan kontribusi intelektual Mohammad Hatta, salah satu proklamator Republik Indonesia. Disusun oleh Joko S. Kahhar dan Adib Susila, buku ini mengulas pemikiran Hatta dalam bidang politik, demokrasi, sosial, ekonomi, hingga moralitas publik. Diterbitkan pada 2012, buku ini bertujuan memberikan pemahaman…
The Making of a Periphery traces the economic, social, and cultural history of southern Tanzania, particularly the Makonde people, from the colonial era to the post-independence period. It demonstrates how the southern region was shaped as a periphery" within the national economic structure by colonial policies, post-independence state-building, and modern market interactions. Through multidisc…
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 is a valuable compilation of the evolution of Tanzania's foreign policy from independence in 1961 to the early 1980s. Compiled by Professor K. Mathews and Professor S.S. Mushi, it presents key documents, speeches, academic papers, and political analysis that provide an in-depth look at the principles, strategies, and dynamics of Tanzanian diplomacy under Julius K. Nyerere. Key issues …
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…
Crusade for Liberation is a collection of speeches, political statements, and writings by Julius K. Nyerere delivered during the Southern African liberation struggle. Nyerere affirms Tanzania's moral and political position in support of anti-colonial movements and opposition to apartheid. Through his ideas, Nyerere discusses the importance of African solidarity, social justice, national soverei…
Buku “Indocina dalam kawasan Asia Tenggara dewasa ini” karya H. Roeslan Abdulgani membahas dinamika politik dan hubungan internasional di kawasan Indocina pada akhir abad ke-20. Disajikan dalam format ringkas, buku setebal 48 halaman ini menjelaskan perkembangan sosial, politik, serta isu-isu strategis yang mempengaruhi stabilitas Indocina serta kaitannya dengan Asia Tenggara. Penulis, seor…