Discover Turkey is an informative and visually engaging book that introduces readers to the rich cultural, historical, and geographical heritage of the Republic of Turkey. It provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s diverse landscapes, from the vibrant metropolis of Istanbul to the ancient ruins of Ephesus, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, and the pristine beaches along the Mediter…
John Ferling offers a panoramic, single-volume narrative of the American Revolution and the war that secured independence, covering the period from the end of the French and Indian War in 1763 to the Treaty of Paris (1783). He argues that the struggle was not simply ideological but deeply military, political and contingent—outcomes hung by a thread, with British strategic overreach and A…
This edited volume examines the complex security and international-political dynamics of the South China Sea region — a maritime space long regarded as a locus of inter-state tension and strategic competition. It surveys the historic roots of territorial disputes, the shifting geostrategic interplay of regional and global powers, and the evolving challenge of managing the sea’s resources (o…
In this comprehensive study of contemporary African armed violence, Paul D. Williams examines the proliferation of wars and conflicts across sub-Saharan Africa after the end of the Cold War, and seeks to explain not only how many and what kinds of conflicts occur, but also why they happen and what is (or is not) done about them. The book offers a comparative assessment of hundreds of conflicts …
Buku ini membahas peran strategis surveyor independen dalam sektor pertambangan Indonesia, khususnya dalam menghadapi dominasi asing yang selama ini menguasai kegiatan eksploitasi sumber daya mineral. Abdul Jabar Yoesoef menegaskan bahwa tanpa adanya verifikasi lapangan dan audit independen yang kuat, Indonesia kehilangan potensi besar dari hasil tambang akibat praktik pelaporan volume yang tid…
In this sweeping naval-history work, Padfield argues that maritime power has been the decisive factor in shaping modern global politics and the rise of free societies. He traces the period from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twenty-first century (1852-2001), showing how societies rooted in freedom of expression, individual enterprise and open trade—characteristic of maritime powers…
In this compelling work, Hornfischer explores what he regards as the most critical naval campaign of the Pacific War — the fight for Guadalcanal (August 1942–February 1943). He shifts the spotlight from the much-celebrated Marine landings to the ferocious and decisive naval struggle in the waters of “Ironbottom Sound,” where destroyers, cruisers and battleships fought in seven major sur…
The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey recounts Buck’s 2,000-mile journey from Missouri to Oregon in 2011, traveling in an authentic 19th-century covered wagon pulled by mules. Along the way, Buck weaves together vivid travelogue, personal narrative, and historical reflection. He describes the physical challenges of the trek—river crossings, desert heat, broken wheels, runaway mules…