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Massacre in the Clouds: An American Atrocity and the Erasure of History

Massacre in the Clouds: An American Atrocity and the Erasure of

$65.00 AUD$52.00 AUD
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...
To Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa

To Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa

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From a trusted advisor and devoted friend of Mother Teresa comes a "powerful" (The Washington Free Beacon) firsthand account of the miraculous woman behind the saint and a book that...
Beautiful Xiangxi

Beautiful Xiangxi

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Author: Reader's DigestBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Digest, 2004Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBeautiful Xiangxi provides a captivating exploration of one of China's most picturesque regions. The book combines...
A History of Far Eastern Art

A History of Far Eastern Art

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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,...
The Rise of Ayudhya: A History of Siam in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries

The Rise of Ayudhya: A History of Siam in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries

$120.00 AUD
Author: Charnvit KasetsiriBinding: SoftbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed account of the history of Siam during the fourteenth and...
Legend and Reality: Early Ceramics from South-East Asia

Legend and Reality: Early Ceramics from South-East Asia

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Author: Roxanna M. Brown, Otto Karow, Peter W. Meister, Hans W. SiegelBinding: SoftbackPublished: Museen der Stadt Köln, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful...
The Treasures and Dynasties of China

The Treasures and Dynasties of China

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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...
The Dawns of Tradition

The Dawns of Tradition

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Author: Ken Itsuki (ed.)Binding: SoftbackPublished: Nissan Motor Co, Japan, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Dawns of Tradition is an edited volume that explores the cultural and...
The Dragon Wakes: China and the West, 1793-1911

The Dragon Wakes: China and the West, 1793-1911

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Author: Christopher HibbertBinding: HardbackPublished: Harper and Row, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThe Dragon Wakes is a historical narrative that explores significant events and themes surrounding the...
Japanese Studies: Communities, Cultures, Critiques (Three-Volume Set)

Japanese Studies: Communities, Cultures, Critiques (Three-Volume Set)

$120.00 AUD
Author: Vera Mackie, Alina Skoutarides, Alison TokitaBinding: SoftbackPublished: Monash Asia Institute, 2000Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis three-volume set explores various aspects of Japanese studies through...
Muslim Rule in India: The Assessments of British Historians

Muslim Rule in India: The Assessments of British Historians

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Author: Grewal, J.S.Binding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1970, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the perspectives of British historians on the Muslim rule in India,...
Southeast Asia in the Age of Commerce 1450-1680 Volume Two: Expansion and Crisis

Southeast Asia in the Age of Commerce 1450-1680 Volume Two: Expansion and Crisis

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Author: Anthony ReidBinding: SoftbackPublished: Yale University Press, 1993Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the economic and social transformations in Southeast Asia during the age of...
The Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya

The Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya

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Author: Richard D. CushmanBinding: SoftbackPublished: The Siam Society, 2000Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents an English translation of the royal chronicles of Ayutthaya, providing...
Ten Years After: Vietnam Today

Ten Years After: Vietnam Today

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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...
NAGA: Cultural Origins in Siam and the West Pacific

NAGA: Cultural Origins in Siam and the West Pacific

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Author: Sumet Jumsai; R. Buckminster FullerBinding: SoftbackPublished: Chalermnit Press and DD Books, 1997, Third PrintingCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the cultural significance...
Behind the Smile: Voices of Thailand

Behind the Smile: Voices of Thailand

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Author: Sanitsuda EkachaiBinding: SoftbackPublished: Thai Development Support Committee, 1990Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a unique perspective on Thailand, capturing the voices of its...
Thai Textiles: Threads of Cultural Heritage

Thai Textiles: Threads of Cultural Heritage

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Author: Vithi Phanichphant, Patricia NaennaBinding: SoftbackPublished: National Identity Board, 1994Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich heritage of Thai textiles, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship...
The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe

The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe

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Author: Young, Ernest P.Binding: SoftbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Kingdom of the Yellow Robe explores the rich cultural heritage and traditions of...
Taman Indera Malay Decorative Arts and Pastimes

Taman Indera Malay Decorative Arts and Pastimes

$60.00 AUD
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,...
De Verboden Stad The Forbidden City

De Verboden Stad The Forbidden City

$25.00 AUD
Author: Museum Boymans-van BeuningenBinding: SoftbackPublished: Self-published, -Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an in-depth exploration of the court culture of the Chinese Emperors of...
Borobudur Golden Tales of the Buddhas

Borobudur Golden Tales of the Buddhas

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Author: John Miksic, Marcello TranchiniBinding: HardbackPublished: Periplus Editions, 1990Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich history and cultural significance of Borobudur, one of the most...
Half the World: The History and Culture of China and Japan

Half the World: The History and Culture of China and Japan

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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...
The Grammar of Chinese Ornaments

The Grammar of Chinese Ornaments

$100.00 AUD
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...
Sri Lanka (SIGNED)

Sri Lanka (SIGNED)

$60.00 AUD
Author: Tim Page, Nigel PalmerBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: SignedThis book provides an insightful exploration of Sri Lanka's culture, geography,...
Central Asian Painting From Afghanistan to Sinkiang

Central Asian Painting From Afghanistan to Sinkiang

$25.00 AUD
Author: Mario BussagliBinding: SoftbackPublished: Rizzoli International Publications, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the rich tradition of Central Asian painting, focusing on the...
Beijing Spring

Beijing Spring

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Author: David Turnley, Peter Turnley, Melinda LiuBinding: SoftbackPublished: Asia 2000, 1989Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBeijing Spring offers a poignant visual narrative of the events surrounding...
Occult Science in India and Among the Ancients

Occult Science in India and Among the Ancients

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Author: Louis JacolliotBinding: HardbackPublished: William Rider & Son, -Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the mystical and esoteric teachings of India and their connections to...
When Men & Mountains Meet The Explorers of the Western Himalayas 1820-75

When Men & Mountains Meet The Explorers of the Western Himalayas 1820-75

$40.00 AUD
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...
The Gilgit Game

The Gilgit Game

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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...
Chinese Carpets & Rugs

Chinese Carpets & Rugs

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Author: Adolf Hackmack, L. ArnoldBinding: SoftbackPublished: Dover Publications, 1973Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers an in-depth exploration of Chinese carpets and rugs, detailing their...
Magic of Trees and Stones Secrets of Japanese Gardening

Magic of Trees and Stones Secrets of Japanese Gardening

$80.00 AUD
Author: K. Saito, S. WadaBinding: HardbackPublished: Japan Publications Trading Company, 1965, Second EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the art and philosophy of Japanese...
Historial Images of Pakistan

Historial Images of Pakistan

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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...
The Golden Age of Colour Prints Ukiyo-e from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

The Golden Age of Colour Prints Ukiyo-e from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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Author: Various ContributorsBinding: SoftbackPublished: Shepparton Art Museum, 2013Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book showcases the vibrant and intricate world of Ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese...
The Heartland

The Heartland

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Author: Stuart LeggBinding: HardbackPublished: Secker & Warburg, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThe Heartland of Mr Legg's title is that vast area of Central Asia...
Ladder to the Clouds: Intrigue and Tradition in Chinese Rank

Ladder to the Clouds: Intrigue and Tradition in Chinese Rank

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Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors

Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors

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In Manchuria: A Village Called Wasteland and the Transformation of Rural China

In Manchuria: A Village Called Wasteland and the Transformation of Rural China

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Silk Road: Monks, Warriors and Merchants on the Silk Road

Silk Road: Monks, Warriors and Merchants on the Silk Road

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The Nehrus and the Gandhis: An Indian Dynasty

The Nehrus and the Gandhis: An Indian Dynasty

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All at Sea: Another Side of Paradise

All at Sea: Another Side of Paradise

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"Sayarer is a precise and passionate writer . . . The vast energy of his commitment to discover, observe and communicate makes for engrossing, often incandescent prose. We need writers...
Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia

$25.00 AUD
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...
Jade: With over 600 photographs of jades from every continent

Jade: With over 600 photographs of jades from every continent

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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...
Ruins of Angkor Cambodia in 1909

Ruins of Angkor Cambodia in 1909

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Author: P. DieulefilsBinding: HardbackPublished: River Books, 2001, Facsimilie EditionCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a detailed account of the ruins and historical significance of...
Honour & Sacrifice: The Malaysian Armed Forces

Honour & Sacrifice: The Malaysian Armed Forces

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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...
The Fall of Japan: A Chronicle of the End of an Empire

The Fall of Japan: A Chronicle of the End of an Empire

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Inscriptions of Gopaksetra

Inscriptions of Gopaksetra

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The Great Reclamation: 'Every page pulses with mud and magic' Miranda Cowley Heller

The Great Reclamation: 'Every page pulses with mud and magic' Miranda

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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...
The Great Reclamation: 'Every page pulses with mud and magic' Miranda Cowley Heller

The Great Reclamation: 'Every page pulses with mud and magic' Miranda

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'An extraordinary achievement . . . Every page pulses with mud and magic' Miranda Cowley Heller, author of The Paper Palace'A monumental epic . . . I was spellbound' Nathan...