Norman Podhoretz's book, World War IV, argues that the world is currently in the midst of a fourth major war, following World Wars I, II, and the Cold War. Podhoretz describes the global conflict against Islamofascism" as an ideological threat that combines religious extremism and totalitarian political ambitions. He examines U.S. foreign policy after the September 11, 2001, attacks, analyzing …
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is an official publication issued by the Foreign Languages Publishing House in Hanoi, intended to introduce Vietnam’s political system, historical development, economic achievements, social policies, and cultural identity after the country’s reunification. Produced in 1990, the book provides a concise overview of the organizational structure of the socialis…
This book presents a Nigerian perspective on the structure, policies, and impact of British colonial administration in Nigeria between 1900 and 1950. Written by I. M. Okonjo, the study examines the political framework established by the British, including indirect rule, administrative divisions, taxation, legal institutions, and relations with traditional authorities. Okonjo also analyzes how c…
Area Handbook for North Vietnam is part of a series produced for the U.S. Department of Defense to provide comprehensive, research-based background information on countries of strategic interest. Completed in December 1966 and published in June 1967, the handbook offers a detailed analysis of North Vietnam’s geography, society, culture, government, economy, and military structure during the h…
Prelude to War explores the political, economic, and social conditions that led to the outbreak of World War II. Written by Robert T. Elson and the editors of Time-Life Books, the volume examines the rise of totalitarian regimes in Germany, Italy, and Japan, the failures of diplomacy, and the global tensions of the 1930s. The book highlights key events such as Hitler’s consolidation of power,…
This book provides an analytical and deeply personal reflection on the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970). Written by Raph Uwechue, a prominent diplomat and public intellectual, the work examines the origins of the conflict, the political and ethnic tensions that fueled it, and the humanitarian crisis that followed. Uwechue calls for a realistic understanding of the war's causes and consequences,…
Điện Biên Phủ: History – Impressions – Memoirs presents a comprehensive collection of historical accounts, personal testimonies, and reflective essays about the decisive 1954 Battle of Điện Biên Phủ, a turning point that ended French colonial rule in Indochina. Compiled and published by Thế Giới Publishers in 2004, the book blends documented history with vivid impressions an…
Blitzkrieg examines the revolutionary German tactic of “lightning war” that transformed early World War II. Written by Robert Wernick with the editors of Time-Life Books, this volume explores how Germany combined speed, armor, air power, and coordinated assault to overwhelm Poland, the Low Countries, and France between 1939 and 1940. The book details the development of armored divisions, th…
Buku Kerajaan Campa yang disusun oleh École Française d’Extrême-Orient (EFEO) ini merupakan kajian ilmiah mengenai sejarah, kebudayaan, dan perkembangan politik Kerajaan Campa, sebuah kerajaan kuno yang pernah berkuasa di wilayah Vietnam Tengah dari abad ke-2 hingga abad ke-19. Melalui penelitian arkeologi, epigrafi, dan sumber sastra, buku ini menguraikan asal-usul bangsa Champa, perkemba…
This book provides a scholarly examination of the legacy of Ho Chi Minh through the lens of collective leadership and internal factionalism within the Vietnamese Communist Party. Thai Quang Trung analyzes how leadership structures shaped political decision-making in Vietnam during and after Ho Chi Minh’s era. The essay explores ideological divisions, struggles between political factions, and …