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India and the Indians Book Reviews
Edward Fenton Elwin
A better understanding of what India and the people who live in it are really like, seems to be the necessary preparation for sympathy and work of any sort connected with that coun...
Routledge Handbook of Chinese Medicine Book Reviews
Vivienne Lo & Michael Stanley-Baker
The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Medicine is an extensive, interdisciplinary guide to the nature of traditional medicine and healing in the Chinese cultural region, and its plural...
Historic China, and other sketches Book Reviews
Herbert Allen Giles
The book consists ofa series of articles, each discussing a different aspect of Chinese life, such as the position of women, literature, dentistry, dinner parties, etiquette, etc.
The Awakening of China Book Reviews
William Alexander Parsons Martin
Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kess...
The Civilization of China Book Reviews
Herbert Allen Giles
It is a very common thing nowadays to meet people who are going to "China," which can be reached by the Siberian railway in fourteen or fifteen days. This brings us at on...
The Mongols Book Reviews
Jeremiah Curtin
The Mongols erupted out of Central Asia in 1206 and soon controlled an empire stretching from Poland to Korea; although remembered as a destructive force, they united a great part ...
Life of Guru Ram Das Ji Book Reviews
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Academy
Life of Guru Ram Das Ji based on Sri Gurpertap Suraj Granth by Kavi Santokh Singh Ji
Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan Book Reviews
Lafcadio Hearn
This book is about ancient Japan, especially the parts that relate to Izumo. A trip to find out that his grandson Koizumi Bon works at a university in Shimane. I once met the Irish...
Atomic Bomb Victims on Ninoshima Book Reviews
Hiromi Suzumura & Mitsuru Suzumura
On Aug. 6, 1945, a young Army surgeon witnessed the huge column of flame rising at 8:15 a.m. above Mount Akikofuji on Ninoshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea, near Hiroshima. Soon ...
Aztec Land Book Reviews
Maturin Murray Ballou
Having resolved to visit Mexico, the question first to be considered was how to do so in the most advantageous manner. Repairing to the office of Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb...
Symbols of China Book Reviews
George Birdsall
Symbols of China is a personal reflection of 50 years of experiences with Chinese culture including, Feng Shui, Family business connections, acupuncture and a trip to Beijing, the ...
Sketches of Japanese Manners and Customs Book Reviews
Jacob Mortimer Wier Silver
A fascinating primer on 19th century Japan as seen through the eyes of a British solider. Information in the book is not a definite source of wisdom on the Japan of yesteryear, but...
The History of China in 50 Events Book Reviews
Henry Freeman
As one of the oldest civilizations in the world, China has a vast, rich history. In order to assist with the study of Chinese history, this book has been broken down into a series ...
Life of Guru Arjan Dev Ji Book Reviews
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Academy
Experience the heroic and iconic sacrifice of Guru Arjan Dev Ji in detail based on Sri Gurpertap Suraj Granth by Kavi Santokh Singh
The Siksha-Patri of the Swami-Narayana Sect Book Reviews
Monier Monier-Williams
In making the following translation I have been careful to study the Sanskrit commentary called Arthadîpikâ, written for me in clear beautiful characters by Pandit Šatânandamuni (o...
Ancient China Simplified Book Reviews
Edward Harper Parker
There is much repetition in the book, the same facts being presented, for instance, under the heads of Army, Religion, Confucius, and Marriages. This is intentional, and the object...
Remembering Tiananmen Book Reviews
Radio Free Asia
Through pictures and video, we explore the evolution of a prodemocracy movement that began peacefully but ended in tragedy on the night of June 34, 1989. This book marks the 24th a...
Modern India Book Reviews
William Eleroy Curtis
The ancient Mogul Empire embraced almost as much of India as is controlled by the British today, and extended westward into Europe as far as Moscow and Constantinople. It was found...
Dokdo of Korea Book Reviews
Louis Byun & Gyeongbuk Provincial Office
Dokdo is the easternmost territory of Korea and situated 87.4km to the southeast of Ulleungdo Island and 216.8km to the east of Jukbeon of the East Coast. Dokdo has been created by...
The Problem of China Book Reviews
Bertrand Russell
This book is A must read for anyone looking to understand a historical perspective and how Mr. Russell's China compares to today's rising Dragon.
KOREA Magazine August 2014 Book Reviews
Korean Culture and Information Service
KOREA is a monthly promotional magazine published by the Korean government.  It delivers a fresh and diverse range of the latest news and information about the country, co...
China and the Chinese Book Reviews
Herbert Allen Giles
This series of lectures, published as “China and the Chinese”, was given at Columbia University in 1902, to mark the establishment of a Chinese professorship there. The lectures we...
China Book Reviews
Demetrius Charles Boulger
In this book we have an account of the causes which led to the breaking out of the war between China and Japan. Then it gives an account of the war, and the complications.
Fall of the Moghul Empire of Hindustan Book Reviews
Henry George Keene
The country to which the term Hindustan is strictly and properly applied may be roughly described as a rhomboid, bounded on the northwest by the rivers Indus and Satlej, on the sou...
History of the Philippine Islands Book Reviews
Antonio de Morga
In this volume is presented the first installment of Dr. Antonio de Morga's Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas. Events here described cover the years 14931603, and the history pro...
Myths and Legends of China Book Reviews
Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner
In this fascinating and comprehensive collection of Chinese myths and legends, E. T. C. Werner drew upon material readily available to him as a member of the Chinese government...
A History of China Book Reviews
Wolfram Eberhard
A book on the history of China covering the following periods: Prehistoric China, Shang Dynasty, Chou Dynasty, the dissolution of the feudal system, Ch'in Dynasty, Han Dynasty...
Glimpses of Bengal Book Reviews
Rabindranath Tagore
“Glimpses of Bengal” is a delightful and mustread collection of letters written in the 1890s, by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, as he traveled across Bengal to manage his fami...
The Ramayana Book Reviews
Ella Schenk
Sita is captured by the evil god Ravana. Her husband Rama, his brother Lakshamana and the monkey king Hanuman come to her rescue.
Japan Book Reviews
David Murray
It is object of this book to trace the story of Japan from its beginnings to the establishment of constitutional government. Concerned as this story is with the period of vague and...
Guide to Korean Culture Book Reviews
Korean Culture and Information Service
Provides a comprehensive introduction about Korea's cultural heritage. Koreans take great pride in their cultural heritage and for ample reason. The ancient kingdoms of Gogury...
Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series Book Reviews
Jacob Abbott
Jacob Abbott's classic historical text for younger readers gives a thorough account of the life of Genghis Khan, famed for his military exploits, supreme ferocity and bloodthi...
A History of the Japanese People Book Reviews
Dairoku Kikuchi
Captain Brinkley's great knowledge of Japanese life and language is admitted and admired by all. His independence of judgment is, however, weakened by his close official conne...
Burma Book Reviews
Robert Talbot Kelly
The book provides a visual and textual account of colonial Burma that was subsequently marketed in England and America. Travelogues served as a form of voyeuristic education about ...
The Japanese Spirit Book Reviews
Yoshisaburo Okakura
"The Japanese Spirit," by a native Japanese, is a most delightful little book. Modestly the writer tries to express the essence of his people's life and thought to a...
The Victor of Maiwand Book Reviews
Muhammad Ali Maiwand
Afghanistan has been invaded, again and again because, of its geographical position by world super power . In these invading Afghanistan has fight three times with British in its h...
Life of Guru Amar Das Ji Book Reviews
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Academy
Life Of Guru Amar Das Ji is a complete history of the Third Guru of The Sikhs. This History is based on Sri Gurpertap Suraj Granth by Kavi Santokh Singh. A Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji...
The Case for India Book Reviews
Annie Wood Besant
This book is fascinating case put for selfrule in India put after the First Great World War in 1917 which ironically still seems pretty relevant in both India, Pakistan, Bangladesh...
China and the Manchus Book Reviews
Herbert Allen Giles
It is said that no fewer than thirty thousand adherents were executed before the trouble was finally suppressed; from which statement it is easy to gather that under whatever form ...
Bushido, the Soul of Japan Book Reviews
Inazo Nitobe
Bushido, the Way of the Warrior, the sources of the virtues most admired by his people: rectitude, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honor, loyalty and selfcontrol, and ...
An Introduction to the History of Japan Book Reviews
Katsuro Hara
Published in 1920, this history was published via the Yamato Society, who’s aim was to present Japanese culture to the world. The general sketch of Japanese history begins with pre...

Best Paid Asia Books of 2024

India and the Indians Book Reviews
Edward Fenton Elwin
A better understanding of what India and the people who live in it are really like, seems to be the necessary preparation for sympathy and work of any sort connected with that coun...
Routledge Handbook of Chinese Medicine Book Reviews
Vivienne Lo & Michael Stanley-Baker
The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Medicine is an extensive, interdisciplinary guide to the nature of traditional medicine and healing in the Chinese cultural region, and its plural...
Historic China, and other sketches Book Reviews
Herbert Allen Giles
The book consists ofa series of articles, each discussing a different aspect of Chinese life, such as the position of women, literature, dentistry, dinner parties, etiquette, etc.
The Awakening of China Book Reviews
William Alexander Parsons Martin
Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kess...
The Civilization of China Book Reviews
Herbert Allen Giles
It is a very common thing nowadays to meet people who are going to "China," which can be reached by the Siberian railway in fourteen or fifteen days. This brings us at on...
The Mongols Book Reviews
Jeremiah Curtin
The Mongols erupted out of Central Asia in 1206 and soon controlled an empire stretching from Poland to Korea; although remembered as a destructive force, they united a great part ...
Life of Guru Ram Das Ji Book Reviews
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Academy
Life of Guru Ram Das Ji based on Sri Gurpertap Suraj Granth by Kavi Santokh Singh Ji
Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan Book Reviews
Lafcadio Hearn
This book is about ancient Japan, especially the parts that relate to Izumo. A trip to find out that his grandson Koizumi Bon works at a university in Shimane. I once met the Irish...
Atomic Bomb Victims on Ninoshima Book Reviews
Hiromi Suzumura & Mitsuru Suzumura
On Aug. 6, 1945, a young Army surgeon witnessed the huge column of flame rising at 8:15 a.m. above Mount Akikofuji on Ninoshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea, near Hiroshima. Soon ...
Aztec Land Book Reviews
Maturin Murray Ballou
Having resolved to visit Mexico, the question first to be considered was how to do so in the most advantageous manner. Repairing to the office of Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb...
Symbols of China Book Reviews
George Birdsall
Symbols of China is a personal reflection of 50 years of experiences with Chinese culture including, Feng Shui, Family business connections, acupuncture and a trip to Beijing, the ...
Sketches of Japanese Manners and Customs Book Reviews
Jacob Mortimer Wier Silver
A fascinating primer on 19th century Japan as seen through the eyes of a British solider. Information in the book is not a definite source of wisdom on the Japan of yesteryear, but...
The History of China in 50 Events Book Reviews
Henry Freeman
As one of the oldest civilizations in the world, China has a vast, rich history. In order to assist with the study of Chinese history, this book has been broken down into a series ...
Life of Guru Arjan Dev Ji Book Reviews
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Academy
Experience the heroic and iconic sacrifice of Guru Arjan Dev Ji in detail based on Sri Gurpertap Suraj Granth by Kavi Santokh Singh
The Siksha-Patri of the Swami-Narayana Sect Book Reviews
Monier Monier-Williams
In making the following translation I have been careful to study the Sanskrit commentary called Arthadîpikâ, written for me in clear beautiful characters by Pandit Šatânandamuni (o...
Ancient China Simplified Book Reviews
Edward Harper Parker
There is much repetition in the book, the same facts being presented, for instance, under the heads of Army, Religion, Confucius, and Marriages. This is intentional, and the object...
Remembering Tiananmen Book Reviews
Radio Free Asia
Through pictures and video, we explore the evolution of a prodemocracy movement that began peacefully but ended in tragedy on the night of June 34, 1989. This book marks the 24th a...
Modern India Book Reviews
William Eleroy Curtis
The ancient Mogul Empire embraced almost as much of India as is controlled by the British today, and extended westward into Europe as far as Moscow and Constantinople. It was found...
Dokdo of Korea Book Reviews
Louis Byun & Gyeongbuk Provincial Office
Dokdo is the easternmost territory of Korea and situated 87.4km to the southeast of Ulleungdo Island and 216.8km to the east of Jukbeon of the East Coast. Dokdo has been created by...
The Problem of China Book Reviews
Bertrand Russell
This book is A must read for anyone looking to understand a historical perspective and how Mr. Russell's China compares to today's rising Dragon.
KOREA Magazine August 2014 Book Reviews
Korean Culture and Information Service
KOREA is a monthly promotional magazine published by the Korean government.  It delivers a fresh and diverse range of the latest news and information about the country, co...
China and the Chinese Book Reviews
Herbert Allen Giles
This series of lectures, published as “China and the Chinese”, was given at Columbia University in 1902, to mark the establishment of a Chinese professorship there. The lectures we...
China Book Reviews
Demetrius Charles Boulger
In this book we have an account of the causes which led to the breaking out of the war between China and Japan. Then it gives an account of the war, and the complications.
Fall of the Moghul Empire of Hindustan Book Reviews
Henry George Keene
The country to which the term Hindustan is strictly and properly applied may be roughly described as a rhomboid, bounded on the northwest by the rivers Indus and Satlej, on the sou...
History of the Philippine Islands Book Reviews
Antonio de Morga
In this volume is presented the first installment of Dr. Antonio de Morga's Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas. Events here described cover the years 14931603, and the history pro...
Myths and Legends of China Book Reviews
Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner
In this fascinating and comprehensive collection of Chinese myths and legends, E. T. C. Werner drew upon material readily available to him as a member of the Chinese government...
A History of China Book Reviews
Wolfram Eberhard
A book on the history of China covering the following periods: Prehistoric China, Shang Dynasty, Chou Dynasty, the dissolution of the feudal system, Ch'in Dynasty, Han Dynasty...
Glimpses of Bengal Book Reviews
Rabindranath Tagore
“Glimpses of Bengal” is a delightful and mustread collection of letters written in the 1890s, by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, as he traveled across Bengal to manage his fami...
The Ramayana Book Reviews
Ella Schenk
Sita is captured by the evil god Ravana. Her husband Rama, his brother Lakshamana and the monkey king Hanuman come to her rescue.
Japan Book Reviews
David Murray
It is object of this book to trace the story of Japan from its beginnings to the establishment of constitutional government. Concerned as this story is with the period of vague and...
Guide to Korean Culture Book Reviews
Korean Culture and Information Service
Provides a comprehensive introduction about Korea's cultural heritage. Koreans take great pride in their cultural heritage and for ample reason. The ancient kingdoms of Gogury...
Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series Book Reviews
Jacob Abbott
Jacob Abbott's classic historical text for younger readers gives a thorough account of the life of Genghis Khan, famed for his military exploits, supreme ferocity and bloodthi...
A History of the Japanese People Book Reviews
Dairoku Kikuchi
Captain Brinkley's great knowledge of Japanese life and language is admitted and admired by all. His independence of judgment is, however, weakened by his close official conne...
Burma Book Reviews
Robert Talbot Kelly
The book provides a visual and textual account of colonial Burma that was subsequently marketed in England and America. Travelogues served as a form of voyeuristic education about ...
The Japanese Spirit Book Reviews
Yoshisaburo Okakura
"The Japanese Spirit," by a native Japanese, is a most delightful little book. Modestly the writer tries to express the essence of his people's life and thought to a...
The Victor of Maiwand Book Reviews
Muhammad Ali Maiwand
Afghanistan has been invaded, again and again because, of its geographical position by world super power . In these invading Afghanistan has fight three times with British in its h...
Life of Guru Amar Das Ji Book Reviews
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Academy
Life Of Guru Amar Das Ji is a complete history of the Third Guru of The Sikhs. This History is based on Sri Gurpertap Suraj Granth by Kavi Santokh Singh. A Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji...
The Case for India Book Reviews
Annie Wood Besant
This book is fascinating case put for selfrule in India put after the First Great World War in 1917 which ironically still seems pretty relevant in both India, Pakistan, Bangladesh...
China and the Manchus Book Reviews
Herbert Allen Giles
It is said that no fewer than thirty thousand adherents were executed before the trouble was finally suppressed; from which statement it is easy to gather that under whatever form ...
Bushido, the Soul of Japan Book Reviews
Inazo Nitobe
Bushido, the Way of the Warrior, the sources of the virtues most admired by his people: rectitude, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honor, loyalty and selfcontrol, and ...
An Introduction to the History of Japan Book Reviews
Katsuro Hara
Published in 1920, this history was published via the Yamato Society, who’s aim was to present Japanese culture to the world. The general sketch of Japanese history begins with pre...

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