Learning from the History, Thought and Literature of the Cold War World

Learning from the History, Thought and Literature of the Cold War World

Camus' "The Plague" Synopsis - Camus' masterpiece, brought back into the limelight by the Corona disaster.

Camus' masterpiece, "The Plague," originally occupied an overwhelming position worldwide as a masterpiece, but it was brought back into the limelight during the Corona Disaster and sold so well that it was in short supply in bookstores.

The book is not simply a panic play about a plague epidemic that quarantines a city and the panic that ensues. The Plague" is a work that questions the human psyche and how we should live relative to the absurd.

Learning from the History, Thought and Literature of the Cold War World

Solzhenitsyn's "A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich" Synopsis and Comments - Accusations of the Soviet Gulag

This work is set in the Soviet concentration camps after World War II. Through this work, Solzhenitsyn attempted to portray the reality of the Soviet Union itself.

Solzhenitsyn is a Soviet-born writer and Nobel laureate in literature. The "A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich," introduced here, is one of his best-known works, and he is also famous for "The Gulag Archipelago.

Learning from the History, Thought and Literature of the Cold War World

Timothy Snyder, "Tyranny: 20 Lessons from 20th Century History" - Reading recommendations from a world-class historian.

We must learn from history. This book advises us on where to actually start in order to do so.

In this article, I would like to introduce one of the chapters that caught my attention, "Make Your Own Words Count". It talks about the significance of reading, and it was the part that left the biggest impression on me!

Learning from the History, Thought and Literature of the Cold War World

Tony Judt, "Thinking about the 20th Century" - What should we do to prevent a repeat of our tragic history?

It was a very interesting dialogue between two great historians of prewar, wartime, and postwar Europe. I felt that this is what a chemical reaction between listener and receiver is all about. Intellectuals of overwhelming levels seriously discussing the world with each other. That is what this work is about. The dialogue woven by these two people makes for an overwhelming read anyway.

Learning from the History, Thought and Literature of the Cold War World

Kota Suechika, "Islamism: Envisioning Another Modernity" - Recommended for understanding the modern Islamic trend.

This book is a much-appreciated introduction to Islamic thought, the connection between doctrine and politics, and the situation of the people of the Middle East.

We have been recommending reference books for learning about Islam on our blog, and we highly recommend this book for learning about the modern Islamic world.

Learning from the History, Thought and Literature of the Cold War World

Kazuo Takahashi, "I see what you mean! Palestine and Israel" - A recommended introduction to the Palestinian conflict!

This book is an excellent introduction to the Palestinian issue! With very clear explanations, this book is friendly to the beginning student. In this book you will learn the basics of the complex and difficult Palestinian issue. In this article, I will talk about nationalism, Zionism, and British trilateral diplomacy.

Learning from the History, Thought and Literature of the Cold War World

Toshihiko Izutsu, "The Birth of Islam" - A famous book that explains the beginnings of Islam and its background!

This work is a masterpiece that takes a broad look at what Islam was all about in the first place. You can see how Muhammad was innovative in the Arab world, where traditional tribal societies were strong, and how the harsh natural environment and fighting were an everyday part of life. You can also see how these things shaped the mentality of the Arab people!

Learning from the History, Thought and Literature of the Cold War World

Tamim Ansari, "World History" from the Perspective of Islam" - A great book to learn about the history of Islam!

This book is the best book on the history of Islam. Not only does it give you an insight into Islam itself, but it also looks at it in terms of its connection to the rest of the world. The great thing about this book is exactly in the author's narrative. It is not easy to tell a story that is interesting even to those who have no knowledge of religion or world history. The author does it beautifully!
I love this book and have read it many times, even before I traveled abroad in 2019 I learned about the history of Islam from this book.

I am sure you will discover many surprising facts in this book. Such an exciting book is hard to find.