Asian History

Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, this selection of Chinese quotations is the perfect compact volume of quotes to inspire readers. Ancient Chinese culture has a been a rich source...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: Previous ownerThis historical account chronicles the ambitious and perilous French expedition up the Mekong River in the mid-19th century, a journey...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis profound work, The Psychological Attitude Of Early Buddhist Philosophy, presents a meticulous examination...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis authoritative volume, A Concise History Of Indian Art, chronicles the rich and diverse artistic traditions of India across millennia....

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Remainder markAndré Migot's Tibetan Marches chronicles a remarkable journey through the remote and mystical landscapes of Tibet, offering a firsthand account...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: Previous ownerThe historical narrative The War For A Persian Lady chronicles a compelling saga set against the...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsThe Arab World, presents a comprehensive overview of the region's intricate history and diverse cultures. It...

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Edition: 1st uk ed., Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded spine. Binding remains tight. Clean text. George Bruce's...

Edition: 5th impr.,Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsThe compelling memoir The Road Past Mandalay chronicles John...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis insightful work chronicles the nation's unique traditions, from ancient customs to modern societal nuances, offering readers a profound understanding...

From the First Emperor s obsessive and fatal attempts to engage the Immortals in 219 210 BC, to the striking creativity that produced the golden age of literature and art...

'Compelling and informative... a useful gateway into [Xi Jinping's] mind' Rana Mitter, Literary Review From one of the most admired reporters covering China today, a vital new account of the...

"Beware the Dragon" is all about "them and us" - a fast-moving tale of historic events, the reasons behind them, the decisive battles, and the bloodshed and horror they caused....

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThe historical narrative The Golden Calm: An English Lady's Life In Moghul Delhi transports readers to the vibrant, complex world...

Japan's transformation from a warrior-dominated agrarian society to a modern industrial nation between 1870 and 1890, and its recovery from the destruction of World War II to become the second...

The book titled The Korean War by the author Sir Max Hastings. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The book titled Japan's War by the author Edwin P. Hoyt. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2025 'A brilliant personal account of China's borderlands and peoples' Francis Fukuyama 'Edward Wong is about as knowledgeable a guide to China as a reader...

The book titled When China Ruled the Seas: The Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne, by the author Louis Levathes. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more...

The untold story of the world's greatest empire and the creation of modern China Genghis Khan is one of history's immortals- a leader of genius, driven by an inspiring vision...

The book titled 1434: The Year a Magnificent Chinese Fleet Sailed to Italy and Ignited by the author Gavin Menzies. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis compelling collection chronicles the vibrant history of Singapore through the unique perspectives of early travelers. It uncovers fascinating anecdotes...

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Edition: 5th ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Boards in good condition. Binding remains tight. Clean text. This seminal work presents a...

Edition: 3rd ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Boards in good condition. Binding remains tight. Some foxing on book block. Clean text....

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis compelling volume, Spring Flowers Autumn Grass, chronicles the profound influence of the natural...

No animal is so entangled in human history as the horse. The thread starts in prehistory, with a slight, shy animal, hunted for food. Domesticating the horse allowed early humans...

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's debut cookbook, The Food Lab , revolutionized home cooking, selling more than half a million copies with its science-based approach to everyday foods. And for fast, fresh...

Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis insightful non-fiction work, Bending Adversity: Japan And The Art Of Survival, chronicles Japan's remarkable ability to navigate and...

Edition: 7th ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing , price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: DJ appears adhered to the boards. Glue residue...

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis profound philosophical work presents a foundational text of Kashmir Shaivism, offering a detailed exposition of the Spanda...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageDragon Emperor: Treasures From The Forbidden City presents a magnificent visual and scholarly journey...

Condition remarks:Book: Poor Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsTsushima: Grave Of A Floating City chronicles the harrowing naval engagement that reshaped early 20th-century warfare. This gripping historical account...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Remainder markThis compelling historical account, Everyday Life In Imperial Japan, chronicles the intricate social fabric and daily routines that defined a...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis historical account, Taming The Jungle: The Men Who Made British Malaya, chronicles the intricate and often challenging efforts of...

Edition: 1st uk ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Faded boards. Worn DJ with glue stains. Foxing on prelims and book block....

Edition: 10th impr., - bceCondition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed , price clippedMarkings: No markingsElephant Bill chronicles the extraordinary life of a man deeply...

Edition: 4th pr.,Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Boards in good condition. Worn and torn DJ with some...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsKama Shilpa presents a compelling examination of ancient Indian art and its profound connection to human desire and...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded spine. 'Man-Eaters Of Kumaon' chronicles the thrilling and often perilous encounters of a legendary hunter with notorious...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsIn Nepal: Land Of Mystery, Davis chronicles a captivating journey through...

FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2025 'A brilliant personal account of China's borderlands and peoples' Francis Fukuyama 'Edward Wong is about as knowledgeable a guide to China as a reader...

'Compelling and informative... a useful gateway into [Xi Jinping's] mind' Rana Mitter, Literary Review From one of the most admired reporters covering China today, a vital new account of the...

On April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge entered Phnom Penh to open a new and appalling chapter in the story of the twentieth century. On that day, Pin Yathay was...