Authored by veteran journalist Hugh O\'Shaughnessy, this historical eyewitness account details the 1983 U.S. military invasion of Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury). The text analyzes the political history of the Caribbean, the rise and internal collapse of Maurice Bishop\'s New Jewel Movement, and the broader Cold War geopolitical context that prompted the Reagan administration\'s military interv…
The essays in Nanyang: Essays on Heritage offer a deep and personal insight into the history and identity of Malaysia and Singapore. They reflect on the mixed heritages of the region and the social and political dynamics following decolonization. The collection also includes reflections on the ideological Cold War and the Chinese journey from near-collapse in the 1940s to becoming a powerhouse.…
This general reference volume presents a comprehensive compilation of major world events, global history, and technological developments throughout the 20th century. Author Eddy Soetrisno summarizes key international milestones including World War I and II, the Cold War era, scientific breakthroughs, profiles of influential global figures, international organizations, and geopolitics.
This general reference volume compiles key historical facts, data, and significant events across Indonesia throughout the 20th century. Author Eddy Soetrisno gathers cross-disciplinary information covering national history timelines, profiles of national figures, governance systems, geography, socio-cultural developments, and technological progress in Indonesia.
This political memoir offers Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad\'s perspective on his second tenure as Prime Minister of Malaysia under the Pakatan Harapan coalition (2018–2020). The author details efforts to restore governance, address major corruption scandals (including 1MDB), navigate coalition dynamics, and the political maneuvering that led to the collapse of his administration.
This provincial profile monograph provides comprehensive information and data on Bali Province, Indonesia. Topics covered include geographic features, demographics, local history, tourism and economic potential, cultural traditions, regional government structures, and social-economic development milestones across the province.
Memoar karangan Wimar Witoelar ini mendokumentasikan pengalamannya selama menjabat sebagai juru bicara kepresidenan pada masa pemerintahan Presiden KH. Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur). Buku ini memberikan catatan garis depan, analisis politik, serta refleksi personal mengenai dinamika transisi demokrasi, reformasi politik, dan tantangan komunikasi publik di Istana Negara selama masa kepresidenan Gu…
Buku antologi biografi ini menghimpun profil, rekam jejak kreatif, dan karya-karya pilihan para sastrawan serta cerpenis terkemuka yang berkiprah di Yogyakarta. Penerbitan ini mendokumentasikan kontribusi, perjalanan karir, serta pandangan estetika para penulis fiksi singkat dalam memperkaya dan menggerakkan peta kesusastraan Indonesia dari ranah budaya Yogyakarta. --- This biographical antholo…