Asian History

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...

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: 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: 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: 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....

This is the story of a failed attempt by the British, in 1793, to open the Chinese Empire to Western trade. Led by Lord Macartney, whose distinguished diplomatic posts included...

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...

From the bestselling author of Wild Swans and Mao- The Unknown Story, the extraordinary story of the woman who single-handedly dragged China into the modern age Discover the extraordinary story...

Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the intriguing and unique history of Korea, its mythology and its people. Korea's myths and folklore are rooted in the ancient history of...

This work reviews in detail the relations between mining and indigenous peoples in diverse national, political, and cultural settings. With case studies from five nations and covering gold, uranium, diamonds,...

This unique and important anthology of Gandhi's writings offers a judicious, manageable and appealing selection from around 50,000 pages of work published originally in approximately 100 books. Alan Jacobs' choice...

A true story of triumph by award-winning business leader, impact investor, and educator James Rhee that will inspire and empower us to transform our lives and our businesses with the...

In this unique book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama tells the full story of his 75-year struggle with China to save Tibet and its people. Instant New York Times Bestseller...

Author: Brian CastroBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis novel follows characters navigating cultural displacement and identity. It tells a story of...

Author: Nancy C. HsuBinding: SoftbackPublished: Innocent, Hong Kong, 1979Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book highlights the experiences of Vietnamese refugee children. It contains stories...

Author: The Jerusalem PostBinding: HardbackPublished: Jerusalem : Palestine Post, 1978Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book showcases major events in Israel from 1932 to 1979. The...

Author: Alexander AaronsohnBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable & Company LTD, 1917Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerAlexander Aaronsohn recounts his experiences in Palestine during the time of the...

Author: Serge LibermanBinding: HardbackPublished: Hybrid Publishers, 2011Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis bibliography provides a detailed listing of Judaica related to Australasia from 1788-2008. It serves...

Author: Walter FairservisBinding: HardbackPublished: Brockhampton Press, 1963Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book transports readers to the vast, open grasslands of Central Asia, where nomadic tribes forged...

This advanced text focuses on a set of key themes and issues of particular relevance and topicality in understanding contemporary Chinese politics, economy and society. Following an overview of the...

In a sparkling debut authored by a sixteen-year-old daughter of immigrants, this ode to the power of multilingualism gives voice to the lasting benefits of speaking with more than one...

In his monumental work Bloody Shambles, Volume Two, Christopher Shores described in detail the British retreat out of Burma, culminating at the end of May 1942. The monsoon then brought...

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...

Author: Dorothy ShinebergBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account examines the sandalwood trade within the South-West Pacific region between 1830...

Author: George BurnhamBinding: HardbackPublished: Marshall, Morgan & Scott, 1956Condition remarks:Book: AcceptableJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book recounts Billy Graham's ministry in Asia. It provides insights into...

Author: John Bagot GlubbBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the history and legacy of the Arab civilization, tracing its...

Author: Gloria Jean MooreBinding: HardbackPublished: AE Press, 1986Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the complex identities of Anglo-Indians, exploring their unique cultural heritage and the...

Author: Edmund Capo, William MacquittyBinding: HardbackPublished: E. P. Dutton, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe grandeur and luxury of ancient China and of the lives of Prince...

Author: Helen Foster SnowBinding: HardbackPublished: William Morrow & Company, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis is the personal story of the author of the classic Inside Red...

Author: Israel GetzlerBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the historical context of Jewish emancipation in Australia, exploring the unique...

Author: Mary LutyensBinding: HardbackPublished: J. Murray, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the viceroyalty of Lord Lytton in India, offering a detailed exploration of...

Author: Jiang JiehongBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 2010Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into China's Cultural Revolution, offering insights into the sociopolitical upheaval and its...

Author: Charles AllenBinding: HardbackPublished: Andre Deutsch, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book is a collection of short stories set in British India. The tales...

Author: Maggie Keswick (ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: Octopus Books London, 1982Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book celebrates 150 years of Jardine, Matheson & Co., a company with...

Author: Mark Bence-JonesBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, London, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the history of British rule in India through the lives and tenures...

Author: Esther Jacobson-TepferBinding: SoftbackPublished: Luminare Press, OR, 2019Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the rock art found in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia,...

Author: D. R. ElstonBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book, titled "No Alternative: Israel Observed," delves into the compelling narrative of the...

Author: Edward FischerBinding: SoftbackPublished: Crossroad, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the story of the Missionary Sisters of St. Columban in China. It delves into...