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The End of History and the Last Man
A LANDMARK WORK OF POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY. A GLOBAL BESTSELLER. STILL AS RELEVANT TODAY. Ever since its first publication in 1992, The End of History and the Last Man has provoked...
Liberalism and Its Discontents
A TIMES BEST PHILOSOPHY & IDEAS BOOK OF 2022A defence of liberalism by the renowned political philosopher'We need more thinkers as wise as Fukuyama digging their fingers into the soil...
Liberalism and Its Discontents
Author: Francis Fukuyama Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 192 A TIMES BEST PHILOSOPHY & IDEAS BOOK OF 2022 A defence of liberalism by the renowned political philosopher 'We need more...
The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French
Nations are not trapped by their pasts, but events that happened hundreds or even thousands of years ago continue to exert huge influence on present-day politics. If we are to...
Liberalism and Its Discontents
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A short book about the challenges to liberalism from the right and the left by the bestselling author of The Origins of Political Order . Classical liberalism is in a...
State Building: Governance and World Order in the 21st Century
The problem of weak states and the need for state-building has existed for many years, but it has been urgent since September 11 and Afghanistan and Iraq. The formation of...
Trust: The New Foundations of Global Prosperity
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Explains the relationship between culture and economics and predicts which countries will win the ongoing battle for economic dominance.
Trust: The Social Virtues And the Creation of Prosperity
After the end of the Cold War, it is clear that the chief policy issue facing the United States and other industrial democracies will be that of economic competitiveness. In...
Our Posthuman Future: Consequences of the Biotechnology Revolution
The dramatic advances in DNA technology over the last few years are the stuff of science fiction. It is now not only possible to clone human beings, it is happening....
Tezcatlipoca: The unique and unforgettable Japanese thriller,
THE REMARKABLE, AWARD-WINNING JAPANESE THRILLER Winner of the 165th Naoki Prize Winner of the 34th Yamamoto Shugoro Prize In the wake of a brutal war with a rival cartel, a...
At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China: FINALIST FOR
FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2025 'A brilliant personal account of China's borderlands and peoples' Francis Fukuyama 'Edward Wong is about as knowledgeable a guide to China as a reader...
At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China: FINALIST FOR
FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2025 'A brilliant personal account of China's borderlands and peoples' Francis Fukuyama 'Edward Wong is about as knowledgeable a guide to China as a reader...
Lost Japan
An enchanting and fascinating insight into Japan's landscape, culture, history and future Originally written in Japanese, this passionate, vividly personal book draws on the author's experiences in Japan over thirty...
Japanese Tales of Fantasy and Folklore
Author: Various Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 288 Supernatural tales from the most famous anthology in all of Japanese literature! The Konjaku Monogatari Shu is a collection of tales from...
Twelve Doors To Japan
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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodFew nations have captivated the scholarly imagination quite like Japan, a civilization simultaneously ancient and startlingly modern, insular yet globally transformative. Twelve Doors to Japan, edited...
Night Train to the Stars: beloved, enigmatic Japanese folk tales
Dark and whimsical tales from one of Japan's most beloved early twentieth-century writers Japanese fairy tales - enchanting, enigmatic stories of animals, human beings and the great natural world. Dark...
Strange Weather in Tokyo
A tale of modern Japan and old-fashioned romance. 'Enchanting, moving and funny in equal measure, this compelling love story is expertly crafted against a backdrop of modern Japanese culture' Stylist...
Strange Pictures: The Chilling Japanese Mystery Sensation
THE TIMES BESTSELLER 'So captivating I read it in a day. So disturbing I thought about it all night' - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal 'The twists of a...
Street Level Japan: Experience the Bustling Streets of Japanese Cities
Embark on a visual tour of urban Japan, captured through Tokyo-native Hiroki Harada's eyepopping photography. Street Level Japan immerses you in the unique city streets of Japan. Explore hidden alleys,...
Ukiyo-e: The Art of the Japanese Print
Author: Frederick Harris Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 192 The art of Japanese woodblock printing, known as ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world"), reflects the rich history and way of...
The Winged Bull
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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Usual wear from aging on jacket, negligible fading on spine. Pages bright and crisp. Binding tight. Previous owner...
A History of the Occult Tarot: The classic work on secret societies
When the Tarot was invented in Italy during the early fifteenth century, it was simply a pack of cards used for playing games, but today the cards are used throughout...
Japan Unbound
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The book titled Japan Unbound by the author Nathan. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.
Nippon New Superpower: Japan Since 1945
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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerFrom the smouldering ruins of 1945 to the gleaming skylines of a global economic titan, Nippon New Superpower: Japan Since 1945 chronicles one of...
Supernatural Tales from Japan: Ghosts, Goblins, Demons and Magic
Author: Lafcadio Hearn Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 160 Eerie tales of Japanese goblins, ghosts and magic beautifully illustrated in a deluxe collector's edition! This collection of fifteen chilling tales...
Japan Journey: The Columban Fathers In Nippon
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Author: Edward FischerBinding: PaperbackPublished: Crossroad, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis historical account, Japan Journey: The Columban Fathers In Nippon, chronicles the...
Japanese Yokai: Explore the Magical World of Monsters, Demons and Mythical Creatures
Author: Fleur Daugey Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 48 Have you ever seen a yokai? In Japanese, the word yokai refers to magical apparitions and mysterious events. These mythical creatures...
Every Human Intention: Japan in the New Century
Author: Dreux Richard Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 448 A thoughtful, illuminating exploration of modern Japanese politics and culture through the eyes of an investigative reporter A stunning blend of...
How Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World: A Short History of Modern Delusions
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The Space of Effusion: Sam Francis in Japan
Author: Richard Speer Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 224 One of the twentieth century's leading Abstract Expressionists, Sam Francis (1923-94) was one of the few visual artists who traversed the...
Japanese Yokai and Other Supernatural Beings: Authentic Paintings and Prints of 100 Ghosts, Demons, Monsters and Magicians
Author: Andreas Marks Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 240 Superb Yokai images from the world's leading museums and private collections! Japan's vast pantheon of supernatural creatures includes demons (yokai), monsters,...
Why We're Polarized: A Barack Obama summer reading pick 2022
Author: Ezra Klein Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 352 A Bill Gates Summer Pick for 2022 'Powerful [and] intelligent' - Fareed Zakaria, CNN 'Superbly researched and written' - Francis Fukuyama,...
To Overthrow the World: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism
Three decades since the Soviet Union's collapse prompted Francis Fukuyama to proclaim the 'End of History', things look different. Russia may no longer be Communist, but Stalin is more admired...
Japan and the Next War
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Author: Giichi TanakaBinding: SoftbackPublished: The China Critic, 1927Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis booklet, titled "Japan and the Next War," was published in 1927 by...
Derrida and the End of History
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What does it mean to proclaim 'the end of history'? Francis Fukuyama created a considerable stir in 1992 by claiming that the fall of communism and the triumph of free...
At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China: FINALIST FOR
FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2025 'A brilliant personal account of China's borderlands and peoples' Francis Fukuyama 'Edward Wong is about as knowledgeable a guide to China as a reader...
Self-Made: Creating Our Identities from Da Vinci to the Kardashians
'We're all now self-makers, whether we like it or not - and this witty, sceptical book is the thought-provoking story of how we got here' GUARDIAN 'A fast-moving train of...
The Sexual Occupation of Japan
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Ancient Tales And Folklore Of Japan
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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsA rich treasury of Japanese mythology and oral tradition, Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan presents a sweeping collection of...
P.O.W Prisoners Of War: Australians Under Nippon
$15.00 AUD
Author: Hank NelsonBinding: PaperbackPublished: Syd. ABC Enterprises, 1985Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageHank Nelson's Pow Prisoners Of War: Australians Under Nippon chronicles...
The Occult History Of Java
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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Light foxing on cover and book boards. Plates intact. 58pp. This work chronicles...
The Coming War with Japan
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The book titled The Coming War with Japan by the author George Friedman. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.