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In world history, the Meiji Restoration of 1868 ranks as a revolutionary watershed, on a par with the American and French Revolutions. In this volume, leading historians from North America, Europe, ……続きを見る

The Mongol period (1206-1368) marked a major turning point of exchange – culturally, politically, and artistically – across Eurasia. The wide-ranging international exchange that occurred during the ……続きを見る

This open access book explores the histories and geographies of fishing in North Korea and the surrounding nations. With the ideological and environmental history of North Korea in mind, the book ex……続きを見る

日本在甲午戰後雖取得殖民地臺灣，卻沒有相應的經濟實力立即改變臺灣的經濟結構，致使臺灣總督府的經濟施政受到各種主客觀的限制；第一次世界大戰以降，發生在日本的歷次經濟恐慌，也由於臺灣總督府受限於所處權力……続きを見る

In "Indian Games: An Historical Research," Andrew McFarland Davis embarks on a thorough exploration of traditional indigenous games across North America. Utilizing a meticulous ethnographic approach……続きを見る

**為何「伊斯蘭」可以憑著宗教原理開創帝國？ 重新質問今日對伊斯蘭「以武力傳教」的印象。 在文明的空白地帶、七世紀的阿拉伯半島誕生的伊斯蘭， 究竟如何做到融合多民族與異教徒的統治政策？** 　　因為「九一一……続きを見る

In "The Gates of India," Thomas Hungerford Sir Holdich masterfully captures the complex narrative of British India through his insightful explorations of its political, cultural, and geographical la……続きを見る

In "Court Life in China: The Capital, Its Officials and People," Isaac Taylor Headland offers an intricate exploration of the social and political frameworks of late Qing dynasty China. Through a ke……続きを見る

◎第一本站在台灣人立場，以台灣史觀濃縮概述的台灣島史 ◎戒嚴時期的島內禁書，讓海外台灣人「一面哭一面讀」的真史 所謂台灣人歷史，就是台灣人在追求自己的自由和幸福而奮鬥的過程 對台灣人來說，歷史真相經常是……続きを見る

In "The Civilization of China," Herbert Allen Giles presents a comprehensive exploration of Chinese culture, philosophy, and history, intricately weaving together multifaceted narratives that span m……続きを見る

Taking aim at the conventional narrative that standard, national languages transform 'peasants' into citizens, Gina Anne Tam centers the history of the Chinese nation and national identity on fangya……続きを見る

Mustafa Naima's 'The Annals of the Turkish Empire: 1591 - 1659' is a foundational work in Ottoman historiography, providing a detailed account of the political and military events during this crucia……続きを見る

In "Ancient China Simplified," Edward Harper Parker presents a compelling and accessible narrative that distills the complexities of Chinese history and culture into a cohesive and engaging format. ……続きを見る

A Representation of Nationhood in the Museum examines how the National Museum of Korea, as a national repository of material culture and the state’s premier exhibition facility, has shaped and been ……続きを見る

Enigmatic, Eminence grise, the 'power behind the throne' – these phrases sum up Zhou Enlai's long and varied, but always pivotal, political career in the Chinese Communist Party from the 1920s to 19……続きを見る

After 1914, between tiffin and a day at the race track, the British in Shanghai enjoyed a life far removed from the horrors of the Great War. Shanghai's status as a treaty port – with its foreign co……続きを見る

A comprehensive history of the Sino-Russian border, one of the longest and most important land borders in the world The Sino-Russian border, once the world’s longest land border, has received scant ……続きを見る

THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019 THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR FINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020 LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR……続きを見る

一九四七年二月二十八日，二二八事件 一九八○年二月二十八日，林宅血案 台灣人的春天，並不溫暖和煦── 一九八○年二月二十八日，年僅七歲的雙胞胎林亮均、林亭均，被發現遭人殺害後倒臥於自家地下室；同一時間，她……続きを見る

The Six Dynasties Period (220–589 CE) is one of the most complex in Chinese history. Written by leading scholars from across the globe, the essays in this volume cover nearly every aspect of the per……続きを見る

In Adam Gurowski's 'The History of Slavery: From Egypt and the Romans to Christian Slavery', readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the evolution of slavery from ancient civilizations ……続きを見る

Since the colonization of the Philippines by Spain in the sixteenth century, the island archipelago has been at the center of global trade flows. And from its status as the main base of Spain's Paci……続きを見る

This is an easy-to-read book that explains how and why Japan industrialized rapidly. It traces historical development from the feudal Edo period to high income and technology in the current period. ……続きを見る

After a year of trading colorful barbs with the American president and significant achievements in North Korea's decades-long nuclear and missile development programs, North Korean leader Kim Jong U……続きを見る

The emergence of modernity has typically focused on Western male actors and privileged politics and economy over culture. The contributors to this volume successfully unsettle such perspectives by e……続きを見る

China is now the most powerful country on earth. Its manufacturing underpins the world's economy; its military is growing at the fastest rate of any nation and its leader - Xi Jinping - is to set th……続きを見る

When released into independence from Great Britain in 1948, the stunningly beautiful island of Ceylon, renamed Sri Lanka in 1972, was expected to become a sort of ‘South Asian Singapore.' However, s……続きを見る

Since September 1962, hardly a week passed without a major armed confrontation or an outright war in Yemen. The number of long-lasting insurgencies, mutinies, rebellions, or terrorism-related activi……続きを見る

Originally published between 1920-70,The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing. It was published at a formative time within the social sciences, and during a p……続きを見る

One of the most important figures in global politics during the second half of the 20th century; Deng Xiaoping is generally considered the central figure behind China's economic liberalization progr……続きを見る