Asian History

Author: Sherman E. LeeBinding: HardbackPublished: Harry Abrams Inc., New York, 1111Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive book explores the artistic traditions of East Asia, including China,...

Author: Bamber GascoigneBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful exploration of China's rich history, focusing on its treasures and...

Author: Tim PageBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a poignant reflection on Vietnam a decade after the war, capturing...

Author: Arnold ToynbeeBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson, 1973Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich histories and cultures of China and Japan, offering insights into...

Author: Owen JonesBinding: HardbackPublished: Studio, 1987Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the intricate and rich tradition of Chinese ornamentation, providing insights into the cultural significance and...

Author: John KeayBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1981, Reprint EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the journeys and discoveries made by explorers in the Western Himalayas...

Author: John KeayBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1990Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous owner'The Gilgit Game' is a story of exploration unlike any other. The arena...

Author: F. S. AijazuddinBinding: HardbackPublished: Ferozsons, 1992Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a collection of over 235 illustrations depicting Pakistan as it appeared to outside...

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Author: Alice TaylorBinding: HardbackPublished: David & Charles, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful overview of the Southeast Asian region, exploring its diverse cultures, histories, and...

Author: Roger KeverneBinding: HardbackPublished: Aqua Marine, 2010Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book showcases a comprehensive collection of jades from around the world, featuring over 600 stunning photographs. It...

Author: Nordin YusofBinding: HardbackPublished: Ministry of Defence, 1994Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an in-depth look at the Malaysian Armed Forces, exploring their history, roles, and...

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'Extraordinary . . . Every page pulses with mud and magic' Miranda Cowley Heller, author of The Paper Palace'Alive to the beauty and mystery of the natural world as well...

'Lawrence James is the doyen of Empire historians' The Spectator'James' writing is always full of energy and animation; he has an excellent eye for revealing detail' William Dalrymple'James has a...

Author: Robert AdleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Blandford Press, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAll Change Hong Kong by Robert Adley is a comprehensive exploration of the transformations occurring in Hong...

Author: Jan Romein & Jan Erik RomeinBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen and Unwin, 1965, Second Impression Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Asian Century explores the history of...

Author: Mandy VahabzadehBinding: HardbackPublished: Graystone Books, 1992Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSoul Unsold is a compelling exploration of the human experience, weaving together themes of identity,...

Author: Richard ThwaitesBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins Sydney, 1986Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful look into the everyday life and culture of China during a transformative...

Author: Ming-le YaoBinding: HardbackPublished: William Collins, 1983, First Australian EditionCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Lin Biao, a prominent...

Author: Norma MartynBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen Australia, 1987Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Silk Road explores the ancient trade route that linked China with the West, facilitating...

Author: Kim WillensonBinding: HardbackPublished: NAL BOOKS, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThe Bad War is an oral history of the Vietnam War, providing personal accounts and insights from those...

Britain was rapidly emerging as the most powerful European nation, a position France long believed to be her own. Yet with France still commanding the largest continental army, Britain saw...

In the nineteenth century The Dead Sea and the Tigris-Euphrates river system had great political significance: the one as a possible gateway for a Russian invasion of Egypt, the other...

Throughout Nanjing's history, writers have claimed that its spectacular landscape of mountains and rivers imbued the city with "royal qi," making it a place of great political significance. City of...

The first time that the entire story of one Marine Corps combat interpreter has been told; a compelling personal struggle to come to terms harrowing combat experiences Robert Sheeks was...

Author: Humphrey K. F. Hui, Peter Y. K. Lam Format: Hardback Number of Pages: Through continuous development of forms, workmanship and the use of materials throughout the reigns of Kangxi,...

Author: Ivan Tselichtchev, Philippe DebrouxBinding: HardbackPublished: Wiley, 2009Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the remarkable economic transformations in Asia, following the successes of Japan and...

Author: Yogesh ChadhaBinding: HardbackPublished: John Wiley & Sons, 1998Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsGandhi: A Life by Yogesh Chadha provides an in-depth look at the life and philosophies...

Author: Maslyn WilliamsBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1969Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the complexities and challenges faced by Cambodia during a tumultuous period. Written by renowned...

Author: Hedley BullBinding: HardbackPublished: Sydney: Nelson, 1975Condition remarks:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book examines the evolving international order in Asia and the Western Pacific, emphasizing...

Author: C. P. FitzgeraldBinding: HardbackPublished: Barrie & Jenkins, 1976Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a concise overview of China's rich cultural history, exploring significant events,...

Celebrate the Spring Lantern Festival! This gentle picture book explores the special bond between children and their grandmothers, all against the backdrop of Chinese mythology and holiday celebration. A must-read...

The social media star, recipe developer, and health blogger behind Veggiekins shares delicious vegan and gluten-free meals, influenced by her pan-Asian background and her personal journey to wellness.Growing up in...

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Author: Meghnad Desai (Professor Emeritus, LSE, London School of Economics)Format: Hardback, 156mm x 234mm, 839g, 512 pagesPublished: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2011What makes India a nation? What has held...

Author: C. Brad FaughtFormat: Hardback, 263g, 140 pagesPublished: Potomac Books Inc, United States, 2013Robert Clive (1725-1774), later 1st Baron Clive, is widely considered the founder of British India. He arrived...

Author: Kwang-Ching Liu Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 544 Ten international academics explore heterodoxy dissent challenging the beliefs and meanings of the established norm in late Imperial China. In this...

Author: Peter B. LavelleFormat: Hardback, 152mm x 229mm, 304 pagesPublished: Columbia University Press, United States, 2020In the nineteenth century, the Qing empire experienced a period of profound turmoil caused by...

Author: Phillip Caraman Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 166

Author: Kwang-Ching Liu Format: Hardback Number of Pages: Cultural and intellectual protests, while rare, were recurrent in Chinese society. This impressive and comprehensive work traces the origins of dissent to...

Author: Mary BeardFormat: Hardback, 148mm x 218mm, 670g, 240 pagesPublished: Profile Books Ltd, United Kingdom, 2018Focusing on the arrival of the human figure as a subject of art, Mary Beard...

Author: Ian CameronBinding: HardbackPublished: Century Publishing, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsMountains of the Gods is a compelling exploration of the majestic mountain ranges and the cultures surrounding them....

Author: Adriana ProserFormat: Hardback, 1060g, 208 pagesPublished: Hirmer Verlag, Germany, 2020Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon presents sixty-seven masterpieces collected by John D. Rockefeller the third and his wife Blanchette...

Author: Christina KoFormat: Hardback, 260mm x 300mm, 2280g, 304 pagesPublished: Thames & Hudson Ltd, United Kingdom, 2023Chronicling forty years of luxury architecture and design by Steve Leung, founder of one...

Author: Nisha ParmarFormat: Hardback, 173mm x 247mm, 830g, 208 pagesPublished: Quadrille Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, 2024'Nisha's food is so exciting and clever and takes me on an unexpected journey every...