New Archive Editions Database Collections
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Egypt and the Rise of Nationalism: 1840–1927
Presents original documentary sources chronicling the development of Egyptian nationalist sensibility during the periods of Ottoman, French, and British rule: from first protests, to sporadic violence, to lobbying, to organized political parties and, ultimately, to Egyptian independence.
South China Sea Island Disputes: 1877–1988
Presents original documentary sources chronicling the history of international claims, commercial, maritime, and diplomatic disputes concerning the territory, various islands, and resources of the South China Sea. Focuses on three island groups—Spratly Islands, Paracel Islands, and Scarborough Reef—from European colonial claims to armed clashes between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and People’s Republic of China in late 20th century.
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The Chinese Soviet Republic: Prototype for a Revolution
Exceptionally rare sources documenting the Chinese Soviet Republic, Mao’s first attempt at establishing a communist state in China (1931–1934), including day-to-day operations of the state and sponsorship from the USSR.
Tribes of the North-West Frontier: British Records, 1836–1960
Presents documentary evidence of British interests in the North-West Frontier of the British Indian Empire, as this was understood in the mid-nineteenth century. This collection brings together a wide range of official British documents spanning the period 1836–1960, including telegrams, letters, and memoranda, and more.
