Buku ini bercerita pengalaman selama berhubungan dengan tokoh-tokoh yang Pangeran Sihanouk kenal dan juga sejumlah tokoh lainnya. Sehingga membuka mata kita akan kekuatan dan kelemahan mereka sebagai manusia, dan malah juga kekuatan dan kelemahan dari Pangeran Sihanouk sendiri.
Study of the role of developed countries, the role of UN (UN and specialized agencies) and of nongovernmental organizations in providing emergency relief and food aid to alleviate hunger in Cambodia in 1979 - examines the functioning of responsible agencies in response to a disaster, the economic implications and political problems involved; discusses the conflict between politics and humanitar…
A History of Japan, 1334–1615 presents a detailed account of Japan’s political, social, and cultural evolution from the fall of the Kamakura shogunate to the establishment of the Tokugawa regime. The book examines the turbulent Nanbokuchō and Muromachi periods, marked by rival imperial courts, shifting samurai alliances, and the rise of powerful regional warlords. It also explores the dyna…
Uganda: The Bloodstained Pearl of Africa and Its Struggle for Peace examines the turbulent history of Uganda, marked by political violence, military rule, and protracted civil conflict. The book traces the roots of instability from the post-independence era through the regimes of Milton Obote, Idi Amin, and subsequent leaders, highlighting the human cost of authoritarianism, insurgency, and eth…
A Political History of Uganda provides a comprehensive overview of Uganda’s political evolution from the precolonial era to the modern state. The book examines the impact of colonial administration, the struggle for independence, and the subsequent political transformations that shaped Uganda’s governance structures. Through an analysis of leadership changes, ethnic dynamics, constitutional…
They Came to Japan is a translated anthology compiling over thirty European reports, letters, and missionary accounts written between 1543 and 1640. Edited by Michael Cooper, the volume offers a vivid portrait of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Japan through the eyes of Europeans — merchants, Jesuit missionaries, and other travelers. The contributors include those who lived in Japan for ex…
Studies in the Intellectual History of Tokugawa Japan offers an in-depth exploration of the major intellectual trends, scholarly movements, and philosophical debates that shaped Japan during the Tokugawa period (1600–1868). The book examines the development of Confucianism, Neo-Confucianism, Kokugaku (nativist studies), and other schools of thought that influenced political ideology, social e…
The Discovery of India adalah karya Jawaharlal Nehru yang sangat reflektif dan ilmiah, ditulis selama masa penahanannya di Benteng Ahmadnagar (1942–1945). Dalam narasi epistolary dan filosofis ini, Nehru menelusuri perjalanan budaya, sejarah, dan intelektual India yang luas — dari peradaban kunonya hingga penjajahan Inggris. Ia mengeksplorasi filsafat, agama, dan kehidupan politik India den…
India: Moods and Memories is a pictorial and narrative anthology edited by Vandana Malhotra, produced for the Public Diplomacy Division of India’s Ministry of External Affairs. This volume captures the essence of India through diverse essays, photographic essays, and reflections that explore the emotional landscapes and historical memories of the country. It includes richly illustrated sectio…
“Lee Kuan Yew: Perjuangan untuk Singapura” karya Alex Josey menggambarkan perjalanan hidup Lee Kuan Yew sebagai arsitek utama modernisasi Singapura. Buku ini menelusuri perjuangannya dalam menghadapi tantangan politik, ekonomi, dan sosial sejak masa kolonial hingga berdirinya negara kota yang mandiri. Melalui narasi yang detail, pembaca diajak melihat strategi kepemimpinan Lee dalam membent…