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The Lao People’s Democratic Republic is nearly fifty years old, and one of the few surviving one-party socialist states. Nearly five decades on from its revolutionary birth, the Lao population conti……続きを見る

Les peuples de la Chine goûtaient toutes les douceurs de la paix sous le gouvernement de leur empereur Zunchin, lorsqu’en l’année 1640 se forma l’orage qui devait bouleverser tout ce grand empire. A……続きを見る

This volume includes selected papers (in English and Chinese) from an international conference held in Beijing in 2001, the year that marked the 400th anniversary of Matteo Ricci's arrival in Beijin……続きを見る

These articles deal with the functioning, and malfunctioning, of the Carreira da India, the round voyages made between Portugal and its possessions in India that began after Vasco da Gama had opened……続きを見る

During conflict and occupation, the people of Gaza have woven a tapestry of resilience and hope. "Gaza Unbroken Thread: A Tapestry of Human Spirit," tells the story of a people who have faced unimag……続きを見る

In "An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies," Robert Knox offers a rich tapestry of observations and experiences drawn from his captivity in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the ……続きを見る

The author reviews the Confucian tradition through the two concepts, religion and humanities. Chinese scholars always adopt Zongjiao and Renwen from the ancient Chinese documents as the Chinese tran……続きを見る

Laos has the smallest population, the weakest military, and despite rapid economic growth in recent years, one of the lowest levels of per capita income in mainland Southeast Asia. Yet a glance at t……続きを見る

Between 1985 and 2001, the collaborative research initiative known as the Bannu Archaeological Project conducted archaeological explorations and excavations in the Bannu region, in what was then the……続きを見る

Today China is a major player in advancing the frontiers of biomedicine, yet previous accounts have examined only whether medical ideas and institutions created in the West were successfully transfe……続きを見る

In this compelling new study, Whitney Cox presents a fundamental re-imagining of the politics of pre-modern India through the reinterpretation of the contested accession of Kulottunga I (r.1070–1120……続きを見る

While the Chinese urban movement has successfully transferred surplus labor from the countryside to urban industries that urgently require free and cheap labor, numerous problems have arisen as a re……続きを見る

In this innovative study, Erica Fox Brindley examines how, during the period 400 BCE–50 CE, Chinese states and an embryonic Chinese empire interacted with peoples referred to as the Yue/Viet along i……続きを見る

There are some serious concerns and critical questions about the on-going minority protesting in China, such as Tibetan monks’ self-immolations, Muslims’ suicide bombings, and Uyghur large-scale dem……続きを見る

Laos is the smallest state in terms of population, the weakest militarily, and the least developed economically in mainland Southeast Asia. Yet a glance at the map shows how strategically it is posi……続きを見る

In this book the authors offer their unique perspectives on the important roles Chinese students and intellectuals played in the shaping of the twentieth-century China. Their answers to these pivota……続きを見る

In "An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies," Robert Knox offers a meticulously detailed account of his experiences as a captive in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) during the 17……続きを見る

Presenting a new approach towards the social history of working classes in the imperial context, this book looks at the formation of working classes in Scotland and Bengal. It analyses the trajector……続きを見る

In "Following the Sun-Flag: A Vain Pursuit Through Manchuria," John Jr. Fox offers a captivating narrative that intricately weaves a tale of adventure and cultural exploration in early 20th century ……続きを見る

This book provides a conceptual overview of the evolution of Chinese philosophy from its earliest beginnings to the end of the imperial era, highlighting 38 of the most essential terms in the Chines……続きを見る

This study, first published in 1940, examines in detail the suppression of piracy in China. From a starting point of the considering the influence of the Admiralty on the development of British fore……続きを見る

A pioneering study of historical developments that have shaped Asia concludes with this volume tracing the impact of ideas and cultures of people on the move across the continent, whether willingly ……続きを見る

How do you govern 130,000 people from exile? Tibet - and the struggles of diaspora Tibetans - are elements of an ongoing and highly debated issue. The Dalai Lama's democratisation process during his……続きを見る

It is widely believed that most Americans not only distrust but also despise China. Considering the country's violent political history, unprecedented economic rise, and growing military capabilitie……続きを見る

Evolution of Power: China's Struggle, Survival, and Success, edited by Xiaobing Li and Xiansheng Tian, brings together scholars from multiple disciplines to provide a comprehensive look at China’s r……続きを見る

The publisher's special commentary chapter, 10 Illustrations and the author's biography are included in this version. The Dream of the Red Chamber or Hung Lou Meng by Cao Xueqin is one of China's Fo……続きを見る

Origins of Chinese Culture guides you through the perplexing maze of all things Chinese. Pick up interesting facts about the "Four Treasures of the Study" - the brush, ink, paper and inkstone - whic……続きを見る

China is emerging as a new superpower in science and technology, reflected in the success of its spacecraft and high-velocity Maglev trains. While many seek to understand the rise of China as a tech……続きを見る

Although numerous accounts have been published of the genesis and character of the attempted October 1965 coup in Indonesia, many important aspects of that affair still remain very unclear. This sem……続きを見る

Origins of Chinese Culture guides you through the perplexing maze of all things Chinese. Pick up interesting facts about the "Four Treasures of the Study" - the brush, ink, paper and inkstone - whic……続きを見る