Asian History

'Vivid, atmospheric, packed with brilliant story-telling' - Humphrey Hawksley, former BBC Beijing, Hong Kong and Asia Correspondent '[An] entertaining guide, rich in anecdote and understanding for an early globalised world...

The story of British Malaya, from the days of Victorian pioneers to the denouement of independence, is a momentous episode in Britain's colonial past. The British came as fortune-seekers to...

And then there were the children educated in India. Brendon reveals appalling stories of abuse at the hands of servants. What frequently unites Brendon's wildly different subjects is their loneliness--drawing...

Today's Arab world was created at breathtaking speed. Where the Roman Empire took over 200 years to reach its full extent, the Arab armies overran the whole Middle East, North...

A vivid description of one of the most ambitious scientific projects undertaken in the 19th century, and the men who undertook the measurement of the Himalayas and the mapping of...

This cookbook has huge appeal for two primary markets of high-risk individuals: 1) those from an ethnic background who want meals that are traditional yet offer healthy alternatives; and 2)...

In this thrilling new adventure, Tessa Miyata and her best friend Jin must battle the gods... and win. With magic abound and stakes higher than ever, this is a perfect...

Lily LaMotte, brilliant author of the graphic novel Measuring Up, an ALA Top Ten, has written her debut picture book about a special Lunar New Year feast. Perfect for fans...

An urgent examination of the great wave of change breaking over today's world - from the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and New York Times bestselling author of The Death of Truth...

Guided by the accounts of such female travellers as Lady Montagu, Julia Pardoe, and Lucy Garnett, all of whom lived in Ottoman lands for significant periods of time, this beautifully...

How are soldiers made? Why do they fight? Re-imagining the study of armed forces and society, Barkawi examines the imperial and multinational armies that fought in Asia in the Second...

How did upstart outsiders forge vast new empires in early modern Asia, laying the foundations for today's modern mega-states of India and China? In How the East Was Won, Andrew...

Since it was first published in 2005, A History of Thailand has been hailed as an authoritative, lively and readable account of Thailand's political, economic, social and cultural history. From...

For nearly two decades Western governments and a growing activist community have been frustrated in their attempts to bring about a freer and more democratic Burma--through sanctions and tourist boycotts--only...

In less than two decades, Dubai has transformed itself from an obscure Gulf emirate into a global center for business, tourism, and luxury living. It is a fascinating case study...

The sweets-loving elephant Ganesha and his mouse companion are back! And this time you'll meet Ganesha's family, too, as they race around the world in this adorable companion to the...

In her fifties, a single mother and artist set forth on an unpredictable journey through central Asia, documenting her travels. These amazing memoirs detail Christine's moments of tragedy, terror, and...

Sarah Tiong opens up a new world of flavor from Laotian Meatballs and Cambodian Pork Chops to Chicken and Beef Satay in this exciting southeast Asian street food cookbook. With...

Few gave tiny Singapore much chance of survival when it was granted independence in 1965. How is it, then, that today the former British colonial trading post is a thriving...

Author: Cyril PearlBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThe book chronicles the life and career of George Ernest Morrison, a prominent correspondent...

Author: Isaac S. AbrahamBinding: SoftbackPublished: Self-Published, 1969Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis volume chronicles the genesis and evolution of the Jewish community in Calcutta. It meticulously traces...

Author: Abbas ShiblakBinding: SoftbackPublished: Al Saqi Books, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis work investigates the historical narrative surrounding the departure of Iraqi Jews to Israel. It...

Author: Richard F. BurtonBinding: HardbackPublished: Avenel Books, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a curated collection of stories drawn from the renowned "Book of the...

Author: Jackie Menzies And Edmund CaponBinding: HardbackPublished: International Cultural Corporation of Australia Limited, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis publication presents a comprehensive catalogue of exquisite artworks...

Author: Yigal LossinBinding: HardbackPublished: Jerusalem: Shikmona Publishing Co., Ltd. / Israel Broadcasting Authority, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis volume chronicles the pivotal moments leading to the...

Author: Frank CluneBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1948Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis book chronicles an extensive journey, transporting readers across vast distances to the...

Author: Donald Friend; Barry PearceBinding: SoftbackPublished: Art Gallery of NSW, 1990Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsExhibition Catalogue. A retrospective exhibition of art works by Australian artist...

Author: Bibhutibhushan Banerji; Translated by T. W. Clark and Tarapada Mukherji. Lithographs by Janet Archer.Binding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, London, 1971Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis seminal...

Author: Iris OrigoBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a comprehensive account of Francesco di Marco Datini, a prominent merchant from...

Author: KoestlerBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1960Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis work presents a profound examination of the contrasting philosophies of Eastern mysticism and Western materialism. It investigates the spiritual...

Author: Donald FriendBinding: SoftbackPublished: Carroll's Pty Ltd Pt Bap Bali, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a rich tapestry of Balinese culture and mythology. Intricate...

Author: International Culteral Corporation of Australia Limited.Binding: SoftbackPublished: The Beagle Press, 1990Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis publication chronicles the era of Sultan Süleyman, a pivotal figure...

Author: Pratapaditya PalBinding: SoftbackPublished: Hudson Hills Press with The American Federation of Arts, 1991Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book showcases the rich artistic heritage of the...

Author: Helen CatererBinding: HardbackPublished: Epworth Press, 1966Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book recounts the life and experiences of Rhoda Watkins, a dedicated South Australian Nursing Missionary....

Author: A. C. V. Melbourne; Edited And Introduced By R. B. JoyceBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Queensland Press, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book meticulously documents the...

Author: Roland And Sabrina MichaudBinding: HardbackPublished: The Viking Press, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA long line of camels traverses a desolate, expansive landscape, dwarfed by towering,...

For over five generations, National Geographic magazine has dazzled and educated people with its incredible photographs and gripping stories of all corners and oceans of the Earth. Inspired from our...

The sweets-loving elephant Ganesha and his mouse companion are back! And this time you'll meet Ganesha's family, too, as they race around the world in this adorable companion to the...

The sweets-loving elephant Ganesha and his mouse companion are back! And this time you'll meet Ganesha's family, too, as they race around the world in this adorable companion to the...

As his father nears death in his retirement home in Mexico, John H. Richardson begins to unravel a life filled with drama and secrecy. John Sr. was a CIA "chief...

By the world-famous novelist, this fascinating blend of personal memoir, historical anecdote and wry observation offers the indispensable guide and key to contemporary India in the fiftieth year of its...

Schooled behind ancient palace walls to become the leader of Tibet, the Dalai Lama has become a spiritual leader to the world and a leading civil rights advocate. My Land...

A very broad and complete coverage of the Mongolian culture and its military campaigns. The book focuses on the four great Mongol leaders: Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, Hulego and Tamerlane.