Asian History

Condition remarks:Book: New Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsA focused work of military history, this volume chronicles the brief but strategically pivotal Anglo-Iraqi War of May 1941, a conflict often...

Condition remarks:Book: New Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsA gripping work of military history, Battles of World War II: Okinawa 1945: The Last Battle chronicles one of the most brutal...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Usual aging. Shelf wear. A richly detailed work of social and royal history, Lives of the Indian Princes...

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Japan Story is a fascinating, surprising account of Japan's culture, from the 'opening up' of the country in the mid 19th century to the present, through the eyes of people...

Edition: repr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsA masterful work of short fiction set against the vivid backdrop of post-World War II Japan, this collection chronicles...

Edition: 1st aus ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markings'The War With Japan: A Concise History' by Charles Bateson presents a compelling overview of the Pacific...

Edition: 3rd ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis poignant novel, The Family, chronicles the struggles of a traditional Chinese household grappling with the seismic shifts...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsA gripping work of travel memoir and adventure narrative, Tibetan Journey chronicles George N. Patterson's extraordinary...

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Edition: rev edCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slipcase included. ** Chinese and English text **This captivating volume presents a breathtaking visual journey through...

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It is arguably the greatest feat of civil engineering in history and indisputably earth's largest single cultural relic: begun around 208 BC and completed nearly 1,800 years later, the Great...

The pre-eminent political and spiritual leader of India's independence movement, pioneer of non-violent resistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience (satyagraha), honoured in India as 'father of nation', Mohandas K....

The man who emerged was a ruthless, brilliant tactician with a profound grasp of realpolitik, but one eye fixed firmly on his destiny...How Genghis united the deeply divided Mongol peoples...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsSet in 1862 Japan, this sweeping historical epic chronicles the volatile collision between Western ambitions and the ancient, fiercely guarded traditions...

At a time when its close relative, the African elephant, is flourishing, the Asian elephant is imperilled as never before. "Vanishing Giants" is a sumptuous photographic look at the Asian...

Edition: 1st edCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Boards - good. Binding tight. A landmark work of Polish modernist fiction,...

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Aiming to avoid the hagiographical approach of previous biographies of Gandhi, this work incorporates an exploration of his weaknesses and the controversial features of his public and personal life. It...

Outstanding figures who have shaped the path of history are profiled in these handsome, inexpensive volumes. These biographies detail the facts known about their subjects and emphasize their childhood, motivation,...

The Mekong is one of the world's great rivers, and by far the largest in Southeast Asia. Empires have risen and fallen in the lands through which the Mekong flows,...

Follow the combined forces of England and India through sixty-four years of campaigns. Faced with unfavorable and unfamiliar fighting conditions and untraditional warfare techniques, the Queen's fighting forces managed to...

Edition: 10th ed., 11th pr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsHistory Of The Arabs: From The Earliest Times To The Present...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis gripping historical account, Much Sounding Of Bugles: The Siege Of Chitral, 1895, chronicles a pivotal moment in British colonial...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: DamagedPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Rip at back of jacketThe historical investigation The Tartar Khan's Englishman chronicles a fascinating journey into the medieval world, presenting...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsSet against the backdrop of British colonial rule in India, A Passage to India presents a compelling narrative that scrutinizes the complexities...

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Pages crisp and clean, only the lightest signs of foxing on the top of the block...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsA Brief History Of Chinese Fiction chronicles the rich and complex evolution of narrative forms in China, from ancient myths...

Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsA vivid work of literary non-fiction, The Actors: An Image of the New Japan chronicles Australian writer Hal...

This is the beautiful, true story of a tragic love affair. When Arthur Hart-Synnot, a disciplined, conservative British army officer met Masa Suzuki, a bright, beautiful Japanese girl, whilst on...

For 22 years, Dr Li was Chairman Mao's personal physician, confidant and companion. He saw Mao and his country through the years of "The Great Leap Forward" and the Cultural...

Far Far East is an homage to distant Asia and a love letter to the wanderlust and freedom we miss in pandemic times. From writer and author duo Alexa Schels...

The author of The Soong Dynasty gives the incredible inside story behind the corruption of Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos, and the involvement of American business, organized crime, the CIA, the...

The book titled VIETNAM WAR (TEXT BOOK) by the author Unknown. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The early-twentieth-century essayist Zhu Ziqing once wrote that he had only to mention the name of his hometown of Yangzhou to someone in Beijing and the person would respond, "A...

The book titled Nam by the author PAGE/PIMLOTT. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The third in the 'Fury' trilogy, following on from the bestsellers Pacific Fury and Anzac Fury. Shanghai is a city defined by war. The city and its armed struggles were...

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: 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...

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...

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...

"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...

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...