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  • Vietnam: An Epic History of a Tragic War by Max Hastings

    Vietnam: An Epic History of a Tragic War by Max Hastings

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    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'His masterpiece' Antony Beevor, Spectator 'A masterful performance' Sunday Times 'By far the best book on the Vietnam War' Gerald Degroot, The Times, Book of the Year Vietnam became...
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  • The Nile: Downriver Through Egypt's Past and Present by Toby Wilkinson

    The Nile: Downriver Through Egypt's Past and Present by Toby Wilkinson

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    From Herodotus's day to the present political upheavals, the steady flow of the Nile has been Egypt's heartbeat. It has shaped its geography, controlled its economy and moulded its civilisation. The same stretch of water which conveyed Pharaonic...
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  • I Ching or Book of Changes: Ancient Chinese wisdom to inspire and enlighten by Wilhelm Richard

    I Ching or Book of Changes: Ancient Chinese wisdom to inspire and enlighten by Wilhelm Richard

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    Find inspiration from one of the most important books in the world's literature . . . __________ The I Ching is a book of oracles containing the whole of human experience. Used for divination, it is a method of exploring the unconscious; through the...
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  • The Hong Kong Diaries by Chris Patten

    The Hong Kong Diaries by Chris Patten

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    The diaries of the last British Governor of Hong Kong, published on the 25th anniversary of the handoverIn June 1992 Chris Patten went to Hong Kong as the last British governor, to try to prepare it not (as other British colonies over the decades) for...
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  • History of Japan by J.G. Caiger

    History of Japan by J.G. Caiger

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    A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan. Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume, complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history...
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  • Nothing To Envy: Real Lives In North Korea by Barbara Demick 9781847081414

    Nothing To Envy: Real Lives In North Korea by Barbara Demick 9781847081414

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    WINNER OF THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION A spectacular, definitive portrait of ordinary life within one of the world's most repressive states - North Korea. 'A most perceptive and eye-opening account of everyday life in North Korea'...
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  • Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister: Three Women at the Heart of Twentieth-Century China by Jung Chang

    Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister: Three Women at the Heart of Twentieth-Century China by Jung Chang

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    *SHORTLISTED FOR THE HWA NON-FICTION CROWN 2020*Meet the three women who helped shape the course of modern Chinese history; a gripping story of sisterhood and betrayal from the bestselling author of Wild Swans.They were the most famous sisters in China...
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  • Hitler: A Global Biography by Brendan Simms 9780465022373

    Hitler: A Global Biography by Brendan Simms 9780465022373

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780465022373Author Brendan SimmsFormat HardbackPage Count 704Imprint Basic Civitas BooksPublisher INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES USWeight(grams)...
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  • Rebel Island: the incredible history of Taiwan by Jonathan Clements 9781915590275

    Rebel Island: the incredible history of Taiwan by Jonathan Clements 9781915590275

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    The gripping story of Taiwan, from the flood myths of ancient legend to its ‘Asian Tiger’ economic miracle — and the looming threat of invasion by China. Once dismissed by the Kangxi Emperor as nothing but a ‘ball of mud’, Taiwan has a modern GDP larger...
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  • Sophia by Anita Anand 9781408835470

    Sophia by Anita Anand 9781408835470

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    **By the presenter of the hit podcast EMPIRE** 'Sophia is the sort of remarkable, almost unbelievable untold true story that every writer dreams of chancing upon. A wonderful debut, written with real spirit and gusto. Anita Anand has produced a...
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  • The Shortest History of China by Linda Jaivin

    The Shortest History of China by Linda Jaivin

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913083250Author Linda JaivinFormat PaperbackImprint Old Street PublishingPublisher Old Street Publishing
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  • Party of One: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China's Superpower Future by Chun Han Wong 9781472158512

    Party of One: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China's Superpower Future by Chun Han Wong 9781472158512

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    'Compelling and informative... a useful gateway into [Xi Jinping's] mind' Rana Mitter, Literary ReviewFrom one of the most admired reporters covering China today, a vital new account of the life and political vision of Xi Jinping, the authoritarian...
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  • All the Lives We Never Lived by Anuradha Roy

    All the Lives We Never Lived by Anuradha Roy

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    "A writer of great subtlety and intelligence . . . a beautifully written and compelling story of how families fall apart and what remains of the aftermath" Kamila Shamsie, winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction 2018 "The book everyone is talking about...
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  • A Brief History of Vietnam: Colonialism, War and Renewal: The Story of a Nation Transformed by Bill Hayton

    A Brief History of Vietnam: Colonialism, War and Renewal: The Story of a Nation Transformed by Bill Hayton

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    A comprehensive guide to understanding Vietnam's long and tumultuous historyA Brief History of Vietnam explores the turbulent history of a land that has risen from the ashes of war to become the newest Asian tiger economy. This book expertly examines the...
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  • The Mongol Empire: Genghis Khan, his heirs and the founding of modern China by John Man

    The Mongol Empire: Genghis Khan, his heirs and the founding of modern China by John Man

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    Genghis Khan is one of history's immortals: a leader of genius, driven by an inspiring vision for peaceful world rule. Believing he was divinely protected, Genghis united warring clans to create a nation and then an empire that ran across much of Asia...
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  • India: A History by John Keay

    India: A History by John Keay

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    The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India - from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent's social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India...
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  • The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East by Christopher Harding 9780241434444

    The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East by Christopher Harding 9780241434444

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    This rich and enjoyable book by the acclaimed author of Japan Story explores the many ways in which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries of tangled, dynamic encountersFrom the time of the ancient Greeks onwards the West's...
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  • The Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong

    The Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong

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    A new translation and abridgement of one of the four classical Chinese novels - an epic story of warring factions in the era of China's Han dynastyPart historical and part legend, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms dramatizes the lives of feudal lords and...
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  • China's Republic by Diana Lary

    China's Republic by Diana Lary

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    Twenty-first century China is emerging from decades of war and revolution into a new era. Yet the past still haunts the present. The ideals of the Chinese Republic, which was founded almost a century ago after 2000 years of imperial rule, still resonate...
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  • Samurai Arms, Armour & the Tactics of Warfare (The Book of Samurai Series): The Collected Scrolls of Natori-Ryu by Antony Cummins

    Samurai Arms, Armour & the Tactics of Warfare (The Book of Samurai Series): The Collected Scrolls of Natori-Ryu by Antony Cummins

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    This book is part of the unique Book of Samurai series that comprises the works of 17th-century samurai tactician Natori Sanjuro Masazumi, retainer and advisor to the lords of Kishu domain. It offers an unparalleled insight into the weaponry and armour...
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  • DK Eyewitness Bali and Lombok by DK Eyewitness

    DK Eyewitness Bali and Lombok by DK Eyewitness

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    Whether you want to trek volcanic Mount Rinjani, surf the Bukit Peninsula or visit holistic healers in Ubud, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Bali and Lombok have to offer.Two neighbouring islands nestled in the...
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  • Five Broken Blades: The epic fantasy debut taking the world by storm by Mai Corland 9781804186589

    Five Broken Blades: The epic fantasy debut taking the world by storm by Mai Corland 9781804186589

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    Five ruthless killers. Five deadly motives. One King - who must die. Game of Thrones meets Kill Bill in a feast of treason and seduction set against a dazzling fantasy backdrop of Korean history and folklore.**AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW**The king of...
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  • Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang

    Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang

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    Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular bestseller which has sold more than 13 million copies and a critically acclaimed history of China; a tragic tale of nightmarish cruelty and an uplifting story of bravery and survival. ...
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  • Partition Voices: Untold British Stories by Kavita Puri

    Partition Voices: Untold British Stories by Kavita Puri

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    UPDATED FOR THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PARTITION 'Puri does profound and elegant work bringing forgotten narratives back to life. It's hard to convey just how important this book is' Sathnam Sanghera 'The most humane account of partition I've read ....
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  • The Illustrated Bushido: The Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe

    The Illustrated Bushido: The Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe

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    "Chivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than cherry blossom" are the opening words to Inazo Nitobe's Bushido: The Soul of Japan. It was 1900 and Inazo, a Japanese academic living in the USA, had been prompted to write the book after...
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  • India - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture by Becky Stephen 9781787029002

    India - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture by Becky Stephen 9781787029002

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    Don't just see the sights get to know the people. India's huge population of 1.2 billion is as varied and colorful as the spice markets of Old Delhi. Each region, caste, and community has its own culture, reflecting unique histories shaped by...
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  • Himalaya: A Human History by Ed Douglas

    Himalaya: A Human History by Ed Douglas

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    'Magnificent ... this book is unlikely to be surpassed' TelegraphThis is the first major history of the Himalaya: an epic story of peoples, cultures and adventures among the world's highest mountains.SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 DUFF COOPER PRIZEAn epic...
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  • The God of Small Things (Collins Modern Classics) by Arundhati Roy

    The God of Small Things (Collins Modern Classics) by Arundhati Roy

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    Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience - classics which will endure for generations to come. ...
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  • The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra

    The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra

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    'The first in an effervescent new mystery series. . . a treat for historical mystery lovers looking for a new series to savour (or devour)' NEW YORK TIMES'A gorgeous debut mystery with a charming and fearless sleuth . . . spellbinding' SUJATA...
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  • Chinese Thought: From Confucius to Cook Ding by Roel Sterckx

    Chinese Thought: From Confucius to Cook Ding by Roel Sterckx

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    Shortlisted for the PEN Hessel-Tiltman Prize'A terrific book, rich and endlessly thought provoking. . . If you are looking for one book to understand the core ideas of Chinese civilisation, read this' - Michael WoodAn engrossing history of ancient...
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  • Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan by Inazo Nitobe

    Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan by Inazo Nitobe

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    **Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner**Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan is the most influential book ever written on the Japanese "Way of the Warrior." A classic study of Japanese culture, the book outlines the moral code of the Samurai way...
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  • Shadow of the Silk Road: (Vintage Voyages) by Colin Thubron

    Shadow of the Silk Road: (Vintage Voyages) by Colin Thubron

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    Colin Thurbon's beautiful prose unfolds along the Silk Road, unearthing a richly layered past on his most ambitious journey. On buses, donkey carts, trains, jeeps and camels, Colin Thubron traces the drifts of the first great trade route out of the heart...
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  • War in Japan: 1467-1615 by Stephen Turnbull

    War in Japan: 1467-1615 by Stephen Turnbull

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    Fully illustrated with colour maps and 50 images, this is an accessible introduction to the most violent, turbulent, cruel and exciting chapter in Japanese history. In 1467 the Onin War ushered in a period of unparalleled conflict and rivalry in Japan...
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  • China in Ten Words by Yu Hua

    China in Ten Words by Yu Hua

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    A courageous and intimate memoir of China framed in ten telling words. People. Leader. Reading. Writing. Revolution. Grassroots. Through these and other common vernacular words and phrases, Yu Hua - widely regarded as one of China's greatest living...
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  • The Cat and The City: 'Vibrant and accomplished' David Mitchell by Nick Bradley

    The Cat and The City: 'Vibrant and accomplished' David Mitchell by Nick Bradley

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    A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick'A love letter to Japan and its literature' Rowan Hisayo Buchanan'Ingenious... Touching, surprising and sometimes heartbreaking' Guardian'An ideal tonic for anyone craving far-flung adventure' Mail on Sunday'If you're itching...
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  • Indelible City: Dispossesion and Defiance in Hong Kong by Louisa Lim

    Indelible City: Dispossesion and Defiance in Hong Kong by Louisa Lim

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Stella Prize 2023 (Australia) and Non-Fiction, Prime Minister's Literary Awards 2023 (Australia) and Non-Fiction, Victorian Premier's Literary Award 2023...
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  • The Last Jews Of Kerala by Edna Fernandes 9781846270994

    The Last Jews Of Kerala by Edna Fernandes 9781846270994

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    Separated by a narrow stretch of swamp-like waters, and distinguished by the colour of their skin, the Black Jews and the White Jews have been locked in a rancorous feud for centuries. Only now, when their combined number has diminished to fewer than...
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  • On China by Henry Kissinger

    On China by Henry Kissinger

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    In 1971 Henry Kissinger took the historic step of reopening relations between China and the West, and since then has been more intimately connected with the country at the highest level than any other western figure. This book distils his unique...
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  • Among the Braves: Hope, Struggle, and Exile in the Battle for Hong Kong and the Future of Global Democracy by Shibani Mahtani 9780306830365

    Among the Braves: Hope, Struggle, and Exile in the Battle for Hong Kong and the Future of Global Democracy by Shibani Mahtani 9780306830365

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    Hong Kong was an experiment in governance. Handed back to China in 1997 after 156 years of British rule, it was meant to be a carve-out between hostile systems: a bridge between communism and capitalism, authoritarianism and liberal democracy. "One...
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  • Naval Battles of the Second World War: Pacific and Far East by Marriott, Leo 9781399098984

    Naval Battles of the Second World War: Pacific and Far East by Marriott, Leo 9781399098984

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    The Second World War was a truly global conflict and maritime power played a major role in every theatre of operations. Land campaigns depended on supplies transported by sea, and victory or defeat depended on the outcome of naval battles. So Leo...
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