A History Of Asia - 9780815378600

Routledge
SKU:
9780815378600
|
ISBN13:
9780815378600
$188.49
(No reviews yet)
Condition:
New
Usually Ships in 24hrs
Current Stock:
Estimated Delivery by: | Fastest delivery by:
Adding to cart… The item has been added
Buy ebook
A History of Asiais the only textbook to provide a historical overview of the whole of this region, encompassing India, China, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Engaging and lively, it chronicles the complex political, social, and intellectual histories of the area from prehistory to the present day. Taking a comparative approach throughout, the book offers a balanced history of each major tradition, also dedicating coverage to countries or regions such as Vietnam and Central Asia that are less frequently discussed in depth. This eighth edition has been streamlined and updated to reflect the most recent scholarship on Asian history, bringing the book up to date with recent events and key trends in historical research. Highlights of the book include close-up portraits of significant Asian cities, detailed discussion of environmental factors that have shaped Asian history, quotes from Asian poetry and philosophical writing, and attention to questions of gender and national identity. Highly illustrated with images and maps, each chapter also contains discussion questions, primary source excerpts, and in-depth boxed features. Written clearly throughout, A History of Asiais the perfect introductory textbook for all students of the history, culture, and politics of this fascinating region. er and national identity. Highly illustrated with images and maps, each chapter also contains discussion questions, primary source excerpts, and in-depth boxed features. Written clearly throughout, A History of Asiais the perfect introductory textbook for all students of the history, culture, and politics of this fascinating region.


  • | Author: Rhoads Murphey, Kristin Stapleton
  • | Publisher: Routledge
  • | Publication Date: May 31, 2019
  • | Number of Pages: 506 pages
  • | Language: English
  • | Binding: Paperback
  • | ISBN-10: 0815378602
  • | ISBN-13: 9780815378600
Author:
Rhoads Murphey, Kristin Stapleton
Publisher:
Routledge
Publication Date:
May 31, 2019
Number of pages:
506 pages
Language:
English
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN-10:
0815378602
ISBN-13:
9780815378600