Asian History

Entering Islam through the same biblical door Muhammad did, this book introduces readers with Christian or Jewish backgrounds to one of the world's largest, most active, and - in the...

This innovative study of ethics in Meiji Japan (1868-1912) explores the intense struggle to define a common morality for the emerging nation-state. In the Social Darwinist atmosphere of the time,...

A detailed portrait of the Turkic people explores events since World War I that have rendered the nation a vital NATO ally and the site of a secular Islamic democracy,...

Scholar-officials of late medieval China were not only enthusiastic in amateur storytelling, but also showed unprecedented interest in recording stories on different aspects of literati life. These stories appeared in...

A three-thousand-year history of the Yellow River and the legacy of interactions between humans and the natural landscape From Neolithic times to the present day, the Yellow River and its...

'Flavour-packed, easy recipes that won't break the bank' - Tom KerridgeThe wok is an incredibly quick, heat-efficient cooking method - and a lot less expensive (and bulky) than an air...

Each book in the Moments of Mindfulness series pairs the wise words of a great writer, master, philosopher or poet with Olivier Foellmi's beautiful and moving photographs. Foellmi travelled far...

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THE REVISED AND UPDATED NEW EDITION NOW AVAILABLE Indonesian Food is the most comprehensive account of this ancient, exotic and varied cuisine ever published. Sri Owen, the world's leading authority,...

Author: Moshe DothanBinding: HardbackPublished: The Department of Antiquities and Museums, The Israel Exploration Society, The Department of Archaeology, Hebrew University, 1971Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis...

In March 1906, American soldiers on the island of Jolo in the southern Philippines surrounded and killed 1000 local men, women, and children, known as Moros, on top of an...

Author: Mubin SheppardBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich and diverse decorative arts and pastimes of the Malay culture,...

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: 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: 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...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes two captivating new novellas surrounding the events of Foul Lady Fortune and following a familiar cast of characters from the...

'A brilliant personal account of China's borderlands and peoples' Francis Fukuyama'A splendid journey through eighty years of Chinese history ... Edward Wong is about as knowledgeable a guide to China...

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: 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...

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...

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...

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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: 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: 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....

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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...

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Author: Pisit Charoenwongsa & Subhadradis Diskulbinding: HardbackPublished: Nagel, 1978Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive overview of Thailand, highlighting its culture, history,...

Author: Romila Thaparbinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1963, reprinted from corrected sheets from the first impressionCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis authoritative work is based...

Author: Boisselier, Jeanbinding: HardbackPublished: Kodansha International, 1976Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book offers a comprehensive look at the intricacies of Thai painting, showcasing its...

Author: Walter Ashlin Fairservisbinding: HardbackPublished: Harry N. Abrams In Collaboration With The American Museum Of Natural History, 1981Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores...

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Author: Chun Han Wong Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 416 'Compelling and informative... a useful gateway into [Xi Jinping's] mind' Rana Mitter, Literary Review From one of the most admired...