Asian history Books

Rare Days In Japan is a fascinating travelogue written by George Trumbull Ladd, an American philosopher and educator, who visited Japan in 1910. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of Ladd's experiences and observations during his journey...

Raja Digambar Mitra: His Life And Career (1893) is a biographical book written by Bholanauth Chunder that details the life and career of Raja Digambar Mitra, a prominent figure in 19th century Bengal. Mitra was a writer, journalist, and social reformer...

Mosis Chorenensis Historiae Armeniacae Libri III est opus historicum a Khoren, Mose scriptum, quod de historia Armeniae tractat. In hoc libro, auctor de origine et evolutione gentis Armenicae narrat, et de regibus et principibus qui eam gubernaverunt...

Southeast Asian Affairs 2012 provides an informed and readable analysis of the events and developments in the region in 2011. In the regional section of this volume, the first six articles provide the political and economic overview of Southeast Asia and...

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 ‘The story of India’s most neglected region told by the narrative voice of a poor, petulant reporter… Stripped of the exotic, the Northeast in [this book] appears bare, burnt and betrayed…’—Scroll.inWhen...

Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by...

"Old Deccan Days" is a fascinating collection of Indian folktales and legends authored by using Mary Frere, a British author and folklorist. This book gives readers a satisfying glimpse into the wealthy cultural background and storytelling traditions of...

Legend In Japanese Art; A Description Of Historical Episodes, Legendary Characters, Folk-Lore Myths, Religious Symbolismhas been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge...

The monk Tangseng has harsh words for his eldest disciple, the monkey king Sun Wukong. His pride hurt, Sun Wukong complains to the Bodhisattva Guanyin and asks to be released from his service to the monk. She refuses his request. This leads to a case of...

The four travelers run into difficulties and temptations in a nation of women and girls. First, the monk Tangseng and his disciple Zhu become pregnant after drinking from the Mother and Child River. Later, the nation's queen meets Tangseng and pressures...

Introducing: An Asian Mythology Trilogy From the Creator of the Captivating History SeriesThis book includes three captivating manuscripts:Chinese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends from Ancient...

When the People's Republic of China was proclaimed on 1 October 1949, China was one of the poorest and most wretched societies on earth. Illiteracy was as high as life expectancy was low but as Chinese leader Mao Zedong had remarked even before the...

ଜାତୀୟତାବାଦ ଏକ ସର୍ବକାଳୀନ ସର୍ବାଧୁନିକ ଚେତନା । ଏହ ଏକ ସମ୍ମିଳିତ ଶକ୍ତିର ଅଭିବ୍ୟକ୍ତି ମଧ୍ୟ । ଭାରତବର୍ଷ ଗୋଟିଏ ଦେଶ ନୁହେଁ, ଏକ ଉପମହାଦେଶ । ବିବିଧ ପ୍ରକାର ଜନଗୋଷ୍ଠୀ, ଚଳଣି, ନୃତ୍ୟ ସଂଗୀତ, ବେଶପୋଷାକ, କୃଷି ଓ ଭାଷା ଆମ ଦେଶକୁ ଆବାହମାନ କାଳରୁ ବୈଚିତ୍ର‌୍ୟମୟ କରି ରଖିଛି । ଏ ଦେଶର ଭୂମିରେ ସୁନା...

The book documents the atrocities committed against the Southern Mongolians by the Chinese in a massive genocide campaign throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s. The two-volume book is the first and only work published outside of China written from...

In The Made-Up State, Benjamin Hegarty contends that warias, who compose one of Indonesia's trans feminine populations, have cultivated a distinctive way of captivating the affective, material, and spatial experiences of belonging to a modern public...

The West and China in Africa: Civilization without Justice is an outcome of Dr. Alemayehu Mekonnen's personal intellectual struggle, life experience, and an attempt to understand Christ and his message within the cultural context of Africa. The...

First published in 1895, this book presents a complete history of Japanese wood engravings throughout the centuries. Profusely illustrated and full of fascinating information, “Japanese Wood Engravings -Their History, Technique And Characteristics” is...

""Whirlwinds and Dust Storms of India"" is a comprehensive investigation into the law of wind and revolving storms at sea, written by Paul Frederick H. Baddeley and originally published in 1860. The book explores the meteorological phenomena of India,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Washed By Four Seas: An English Officer�������s Travels In The Near East (1908) is a travelogue written by Henry Charles Woods, an English officer who traveled extensively throughout the Near East. The book provides a detailed account of Woods' travels,...

Vulgar Errors: Ancient and Modern is a book written by Gilbert Dyer and published in 1816. The book is a collection of essays that aim to dispel common misconceptions, superstitions, and errors that have persisted throughout history. Dyer explores a wide...

Up The Country V2: Letters Written To Her Sister From The Upper Provinces Of India (1866) is a book written by Emily Eden. It is a collection of letters that she wrote to her sister while she was traveling in the Upper Provinces of India in the mid-19th...

""Two Years in China"" is a historical account of the Chinese Expedition that took place between April 1840 and April 1842. The book is written by Duncan McPherson, who was a member of the expedition and gives a first-hand account of the events that...

Travels Through The Interior Provinces Of Colombia V2 (1827) is a travelogue written by John Potter Hamilton. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey through the interior provinces of Colombia, covering his experiences, observations, and...

Travels In The Eastern Caucasus is a travelogue written by Arthur Thurlow Cunynghame, detailing his journey through the Eastern Caucasus region during the summer of 1871. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific location...

Travels in South America, During the Years 1801-04 V1 (1807) is a book written by Francois Depons. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels in South America during the years 1801-04. Depons was a French explorer who traveled extensively...

Travels In India V1: Including Sinde And The Punjab (1845) is a travelogue written by Leopold Von Orlich. In this book, the author describes his journey through India, covering various regions such as Sinde and the Punjab. The book provides a detailed...

Travels In The Himalayan Provinces Of Hindustan And The Panjab V2: From 1819-1825 (1841) is a travelogue written by William Moorcroft. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels in the Himalayan provinces of Hindustan and the Panjab from 1819...

""Travels in Brazil V2"" is a travelogue written by Henry Koster, first published in 1817. The book is a detailed account of Koster's journey through Brazil, where he spent several years exploring the country's culture, customs, and natural beauty. The...

Travels In Bolivia V1: With A Tour Across The Pampas To Buenos Ayres, Etc. (1854) is a book written by L. Hugh De Bonelli. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels in Bolivia and the surrounding regions. It covers his journey across the...

Transactions of the Literary Society of Bombay V2 (1876) is a book compiled by the Literary Society of Bombay. It is a collection of papers and essays on various topics that were presented at the society's meetings. The book covers a wide range of...

Traditions Of The Tinguian: A Study In Philippine Folklore (1915) is a book written by Fay-Cooper Cole. The book is a comprehensive study of the Tinguian people of the Philippines and their rich cultural traditions. It covers various aspects of their...

Torreya V3: A Monthly Journal Of Botanical Notes And News (1903) is a book that contains a collection of monthly journals focused on botanical notes and news. The author, Marshall Avery Howe, provides detailed information about various botanical species,...

Titi Livi: Ab Urbe Condita Liber 24 (1878) is a book written by Hermann Johannes Muller. The book is an edition of the 24th book of Titus Livy's Ab Urbe Condita, which is a history of Rome from its foundation to the reign of Augustus. The 24th book...

The Young Zemindar V1 is a book written by Horatio Bickerstaffe Rowney in 1883. It is a record of life, manners, and events in Bengal of between forty and fifty years ago. The book tells the story of a young zemindar, or landowner, who wanders...

""The Signs of the Times in the East: A Warning to the West"" is a book written by Edward Bickersteth in 1845. The book discusses the political and social changes taking place in the Middle East during the mid-19th century, particularly in relation to...