Fascinating history of Genoa that includes the imprisonment of Marco Polo, the introduction of the Black Death to Europe and the rise of explorer Christopher Columbus
Political history of Africa since independence movements
Offers a fresh perspective on frontier relations between Australian Aboriginal people and European colonists.
Dissects the domestic and external challenges confronting the GCC countries.
Shines a light on the Taliban's propaganda arm and its impact on the course of the war in Afghanistan.
No up-to-date book on Venezuelan politics out there
Why didn't the British Military high command achieve much better results in 2000-10 in Iraq and Afghanistan, and what accounts for this poor performance?
An absorbing comparison of 'the Islams' of Arabia and South Asia and how they interact through the vectors of trade, politics and migration.
A history of how the Russians, ever since the Six Day War, were involved in planning, instigating and supporting further Arab military action against Israel.
Making Africa Work is a first-hand account and handbook of how to ensure growth beyond commodities and create jobs in the continent.
A critical examination of liberation/pan-Africanist ideologies and the ambitions of many of the key players in Zaire/DRC's long-running civil war that helps explain why neighbouring countries intervened in the conflict
An indispensable treasure trove of documentary evidence accounting for the rise of Boko Haram and the internal splits that emerged along the way. Introduction by Professor David Cook