Asian History

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...

The book titled Yamato Dynasty: the Secret History of Japan's Imperial Family by the author Sterling Seagrave. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this...

The book titled A Journey Through Ancient China by the author Hubert Delahaye. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

A wonderfully constructed account of bravery and resolve in the face of brutal injustice. In 1992 the Venerable Palden Gyatso was released after thirty-three years of imprisonment by Chinese forces...

In Stay Alive, My Son , Pin Yathay provides an unforgettable testament of the horror that ensued and a gripping account of personal courage, sacrifice and survival. Documenting the 27...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: DJ repaired with tapes. Otherwise, clean and bright copy. This authoritative volume presents a stunning collection of Japanese...

Aiping Mu was born to parents prominent in the Communist hierarchy - her father was Political Commissar for the Beijing region and her mother ran one of the city's universities...

Few books in recent years, if any, offer such a comprehensive overview of what ails India, its politicians and its people; and few writers, apart from Nirad Chaudhury and V....

Marco Polo Pocket Guide South Africa: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips. Explore South Africa with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants,...

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Republished with a new introduction - one of the key books on modern India 'A rich analysis of contemporary India ... spirited, combative and insight-filled' Amartya Sen, TLS The Idea...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Small triangular cut on fep. This insightful sociological study, The Japanese Educational Challenge: A Commitment To Children, meticulously...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis comprehensive historical anthology, The Japan Reader: Imperial Japan 1800-1945, chronicles the complex and...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsThis comprehensive academic encyclopedia, Southeast Asia: A Historical Encyclopedia From Angkor Wat To East Timor, Volume Three R-Z, presents an authoritative collection...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Slipcase:wornLiving Crafts Of Malaysia presents a vibrant panorama of the traditional artistry and cultural heritage of Malaysia. Mubin...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsThis expansive photographic survey chronicles the architectural grandeur and cultural diversity of the Indian subcontinent through a series...

Begun by the author when he was eighty-seven years old and mourning the loss of his wife, Our Story is a graphic memoir like no other: a celebration of a...

When Pico Iyer began his travels, he wanted to know how Rambo conquered Asia. Why did Dire Straits blast out over Hiroshima, Bruce Springsteen over Bali and Madonna over all?...

Even now something is missing from the history of Vietnam. Behind the burning sense of horror and betrayal the personal stories remain untold. No one has bothered to talk to...

The book titled Om: An Indian Pilgrimage by the author Geoffrey Moorhouse. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

Winner of the Royal Society of Literature Award In The Russian Album , Michael Ignatieff chronicles five generations of his Russian family, beginning in 1815. Drawing on family diaries, on...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: chipped and worn with some damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores 3000 years of Chinese political-military history, drawing parallels with Machiavelli's theories on power and...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: DamagedPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: tears along seam of dust jacketAn unforgettable journey across vast landscapes unfolds as a seasoned traveler boards trains that rattle...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis insightful collection of essays, The Reluctant Superpower: Understanding India And Its Aspirations, presents...

Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsThis compelling historical account, The Brave Japanese, chronicles the harrowing experiences of Allied prisoners of war...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Protective covering over cloth boards (removable), light bumping to corners, front...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light shelf wear, minor tearing DJ spine, slight bumping top cornersThis compelling non-fiction work...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis comprehensive academic work chronicles the rich tapestry of Japanese literary tradition from its earliest origins through its first millennium....

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsThis guide offers a reflective approach to exploring Kyoto, encouraging readers to engage with its rich culture...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Signed with inscriptionThis book explores the life and impact of Huang Naishang, a key figure in the Chinese Christian community during...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsPlain Tales From The Raj chronicles the intricate tapestry of life during the British Raj, presenting a vivid mosaic of personal experiences...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. no. 14 of 240 copiesThe Hindustan Way explores the historical and cultural...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsHalf The World: The History And Culture Of China And Japan presents a sweeping historical and...

Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive analysis of China's political and social developments following the 1911 revolution. It explores the...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThe Long March: The Untold Story by Harrison E. Salisbury offers a detailed account of the historical event, providing insights...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the encounters between Western travelers and China over thirteen centuries, providing insights into the cultural exchanges and...

Edition: First Edition.Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsJon Cleary's The Faraway Drums transports readers to the tumultuous landscape of colonial India, where a gripping tale...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Slipcase: GoodPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slipcase - faded. This comprehensive historical account, The Dynasties Of China, chronicles the vast and intricate history of imperial...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Slipcase: GoodPages: Good Markings: No markingsLord Macartney's An Embassy To China presents a compelling historical account of the pivotal 18th-century British diplomatic mission to the Qing...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerThe War Diaries Of Weary Dunlop: Java And The Burma-Thailand Railway 1942-1945 presents a harrowing firsthand account of...