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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

This collection offers fresh perspectives on Sino-Western cultural relations, with particular regard to the experience of Christianity in China. The contributors include authorities from China (incl……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

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 'Erskine DalePioneer' by Jr. John Fox, readers are taken on a journey through the American frontier in the late 18th century. The book is a classic example of American regional literature, showca……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

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

Cao Xueqin's masterpiece, The Dream of the Red Chamber, is a classic Chinese novel that explores the intricate lives of the aristocratic Jia family in 18th-century China. The book is known for its c……続きを見る

In 'Following the Sun-Flag: A Vain Pursuit Through Manchuria,' John Jr. Fox delves into the intricate landscape of Manchuria during a period of political and social upheaval. Through vivid descripti……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

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……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

The fact that the Portuguese opened up the Far East to European maritime enterprise is well known, but the prosperity to which their trade attained in that region is less so, as historians have tend……続きを見る

From the perspective of village activists across China, this book tells the stories of farmers and rural laborers who raised the banner of opposition to constitutional reform during the first decade……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

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

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

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

Argues that developments in biomedicine in China should be at the center of our understanding of biomedicine, not at the periphery Today China is a major player in advancing the frontiers of biomedi……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

Despite China’s rise to the status of global power, many Chinese youths are anxious about their personal future, in large measure because the rapid changes have left them feeling adrift. This book, ……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

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

In Thomas Wallace Knox's "Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life", readers are taken on a literary journey through the lands of Siberia, China, and Tartar. Through viv……続きを見る

Robert Knox's 'An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies' is a seminal work in the genre of travel literature. Written in a clear and informative style, the book provides a deta……続きを見る