The book Historical Facts on West Irian was published by the Directorate General of Information, Public Diplomacy and International Treaties, Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in 2004. This book presents a summary of historical facts regarding the status of West Irian (Papua) in the context of international relations and Indonesian foreign policy. Its contents explain t…
The Ancient Near Eastern Tradition by Milton Covensky offers a comprehensive overview of the cultural, social, political, and religious traditions that shaped the earliest civilizations of the Near East. Focusing on the ancient societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and surrounding regions, the book examines the development of writing, law, kingship, mythologies, and religious practices that influenc…
The 136th issue of Présence Africaine contains several important articles on contemporary African figures and issues. The edition opens with an article on the death of the great historian and anthropologist Cheikh Anta Diop, followed by Mohammed-Bassiru Sillah's study of African states' responses to the issue of global nuclear proliferation. Another article, written by M. Mbongo, addresses the…
This volume, written by Dutch historian Dr. Loe de Jong, is part of the monumental multi-volume series The Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Second World War. Volume 11b, Netherlands-Indies II (second half), presents an extensive historical account of the Dutch East Indies during the latter phases of the Second World War. The book examines political, military, and social developments under Japa…
North of South: An African Journey is a vivid travel narrative by Shiva Naipaul that chronicles his explorations across Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia during the late 1970s. Through sharp, reflective, and often provocative observations, Naipaul examines the complex ethnic, political, and cultural landscapes of post-independence East Africa.rnThe book captures the region’s tensions between tradit…
Africa in Soviet Studies: Annual (1969) is a scholarly publication published by the Africa Institute, U.S.S.R. Academy of Sciences, containing the major research findings on Africa conducted by Soviet scientists since 1966. This volume is a multidisciplinary study—covering national liberation movements, economic development, socio-political studies, history, and African literature. Furthermor…
The Ancient Kingdoms of the Nile presents an accessible and richly illustrated exploration of the early civilizations that flourished along the Nile River, including Egypt and Nubia. Written by archaeologist Walter A. Fairservis, Jr., this volume provides a comprehensive account of the political, cultural, and artistic achievements of these ancient societies, as well as the archaeological disco…
The Africa Reader: Independent Africa is a collection of important writings on the early period of African independence. Compiled by Wilfred Cartey and Martin Kilson, this book brings together speeches, essays, and writings by prominent African figures such as Nnamdi Azikiwe, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Oginga Odinga, and J. K. Nyerere. The selected works depict the political dynamics, nationalist …
Twentieth-Century Africa, edited by P. J. M. McEwan, is a collection of writings by various historians that examine developments in Africa throughout the 20th century. The book highlights political dynamics, social change, economic growth, the process of decolonization and the emergence of modern African states. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the work depicts the major challenges and trans…
African History is a comprehensive work written by four African historians: Philip Curtin, Steven Feierman, Leonard Thompson, and Jan Vansina. It provides an in-depth overview of Africa's social, political, and cultural development from early times to the modern era. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the authors highlight diverse African traditions, kingdoms, economic systems, colonialism, an…