{"title":"Tycho van der Hoog","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTycho van der Hoog\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the complexities of 20th-century geopolitics, with a particular focus on the Cold War era. His works delve deeply into the intricate relationships and ideologies that shaped global alliances and conflicts during this pivotal period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulously researched narratives that illuminate the nuanced diplomacy and military strategies behind historical events. His writing bridges rigorous history with accessible analysis, making challenging subjects engaging and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"comrades-beyond-the-cold-war-by-tycho-van-der-hoog-9781805262787","title":"Comrades Beyond the Cold War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Korea was an important player in the decolonisation of Africa. Freedom fighters across the continent received vital assistance from Pyongyang, and almost all southern African independence leaders travelled to the North Korean capital at some point, in search of support. This alliance has continued into the twenty-first century, with African postcolonial governments throwing a lifeline to Pyongyang's increasingly isolated economy by hiring North Korean companies, despite United Nations sanctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTycho van der Hoog examines the relations between victorious southern African liberation movements and North Korea, from the 1960s to the present. He explains why African presidents sang and danced at parties in Pyongyang, and why North Korean books were translated into Swahili and Afrikaans. He reveals how African soldiers were trained in guerrilla warfare by North Korean instructors, and how North Korean labourers construct monuments in Africa in the shape of AK-47s. And he explores the question of how revolutionary regimes, motivated by a need for survival, work together to defy the global order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on extensive research across four continents, including recently disclosed African liberation archives and Korean diplomatic cables, this innovative study is the first book on African-North Korean relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComrades Beyond the Cold War\u003c\/em\u003e provides a unique insight into the alliance between these regions, offering a fascinating account of their historical and ongoing collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486005543148,"sku":"9781805262787","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ceaa2b831362ca7872394bec0229d092.jpg?v=1775784380"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tycho-van-der-hoog.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}