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Captured in Miniature: Mughal Lives Through Mughal Art by Suhag Shirodhar 9780944142615
$25.19Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780944142615Author Suhag ShirodharFormat HardbackPage Count 56Imprint Grantha CorporationPublisher Grantha CorporationWeight(grams) 581gDimensions(mm) 290mm... -
Shogun: The First Novel of the Asian saga by James Clavell
RRP: $25.33$17.55THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING CLASSIC SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES'Clavell never puts a foot wrong . . . Get it, read it, you'll enjoy it mightily' DAILY MIRRORThis is James Clavell's tour-de-force; an epic saga of one Pilot-Major John Blackthorne, and... -
Stranger in the Mask of a Deer by Richard Skelton 9781908058843
RRP: $19.48$13.63Stranger in the Mask of a Deer conjures an elemental, dreamlike narrative ranging from the present to the Late-Upper Palaeolithic, when the British peninsula was gradually reoccupied by humans and animals returning from the greater continent after the... -
The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World by Vincent Bevins
RRP: $31.18$21.31In 1965, the U.S. government helped the Indonesian military kill approximately one million innocent civilians. This was one of the most important turning points of the twentieth century, eliminating the largest communist party outside China and the... -
Tokyo Vice by Jake Adelstein
RRP: $35.10$15.95Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307475299Author Jake AdelsteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 203mm... -
A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun by Jonathan Clements
RRP: $27.28$17.94This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion.First... -
Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat by Patrick McCarthy
RRP: $29.23$22.48Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, the Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts.Referred to as the "bible of karate" by famous master Chojun Miyagi, for hundreds... -
The Japanese Myths: A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits by Joshua Frydman
RRP: $29.23$19.11The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend. This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi and Izanami, their divine offspring and the creation of... -
The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II by Iris Chang
RRP: $31.18$21.31The New York Times bestselling account of one of history's most brutal- and forgotten- massacres, when the Japanese army destroyed China's capital city on the eve of World War IIIn December 1937, one of the most horrific atrocities in the long annals of... -
Revolusi: Indonesia and the Birth of the Modern World by David Van Reybrouck 9781847927057
RRP: $33.13$27.81A story of staggering scope and drama, Revolusi is the masterful and definitive account of the epic revolution that sparked the decolonisation of the modern world.'Astounding . . . history at its best' Yuval Harari'Utterly compelling' Financial... -
China Root: Taoism, Ch’an, and Original Zen by David Hinton
RRP: $35.08$23.67Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611807134Author David HintonFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc -
Smoke And Ashes: Opium's Hidden Histories by Amitav Ghosh 9781529349245
RRP: $42.90$29.17'An acerbic, compelling and always accessible account of how opium corrupted the world' TLS'The writing is sublime, the research thorough, the eye for story superb' Sunday TelegraphWhen Amitav Ghosh began the research for his monumental cycle of novels... -
The Secret History of the Mongols by Christopher P. Atwood
RRP: $25.33$17.73A new translation of a great historical epic, recounting the turbulent life and times of Chinggis Khan'Bear the sword andHew asunder high and haughty necksSlash apart all strong and self-willed shoulders'Born poor into a world of dangers and hardships,... -
An Insider's Guide to the Japanese Martial Arts: A New Look at Japan's Fighting Traditions by Alexander Bennett
RRP: $33.13$23.28The ultimate guide to the Japanese martial arts by the world's foremost expert!Author Alexander Bennett is the ultimate insider, having lived in Japan for decades. He holds multiple black belts in Kendo and Naginata, as well as PhDs in Japanese... -
Smoke And Ashes: Opium's Hidden Histories by Amitav Ghosh 9781529349252
RRP: $33.13$26.09When Amitav Ghosh began the research for his monumental cycle of novels the Ibis Trilogy, he was startled to find how the lives of the 19th century sailors and soldiers he wrote of were dictated not only by the currents of the Indian Ocean, but also by... -
The New India: The Unmaking of the World's Largest Democracy Rahul Bhatia 9781408717899
RRP: $33.13$26.27This is a book of narrative reportage six years in the making. It describes how ideology and technological ambition have reshaped India's nascent democracy and follows a diverse cast of people as they navigate questions of identity and belonging.Book... -
Miyamoto Musashi by Kenji Tokitsu
RRP: $70.20$43.13Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780834805675Author Kenji TokitsuFormat PaperbackPage Count 528Imprint Weatherhill IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams) 737gDimensions(mm)... -
Birds of Passage: Henrietta Clive's Travels in South India 1798-1801 by Nancy K. Shields 9781780600796
RRP: $25.33$16.77Henrietta is a true original. Clever, vivacious and interested in everything, she managed to balance the demands of high profile public life with that of a caring mother. She was the home-schooled daughter of a bankrupt Earl and more than just a little... -
Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit & Use by Toshio Odate 9780941936460
RRP: $54.58$34.32Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941936460Author Toshio OdateFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint Craven Street BooksPublisher Craven Street BooksDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 15mm -
Where the Ashes Are: The Odyssey of a Vietnamese Family by Nguyen Qui Duc 9780803226982
RRP: $31.18$26.01In 1968 Nguyen Qui Duc was nine years old, his father was a high-ranking civil servant in the South Vietnamese government, and his mother was a school principal. Then the Viet Cong launched their Tet offensive, and the Nguyen family's comfortable life... -
The Great Game by Peter Hopkirk
RRP: $29.23$14.24For nearly a century the two most powerful nations on earth, Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia, fought a secret war in the lonely passes and deserts of Central Asia. Those engaged in this shadowy struggle called it 'The Great Game', a phrase... -
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China (Collins Modern Classics) by Jung Chang
RRP: $19.48$10.84Introducing 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. Few books have had such an... -
Rebel Island: the incredible history of Taiwan by Jonathan Clements 9781915590275
RRP: $42.90$24.08The 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... -
China: An Epic Novel by Edward Rutherfurd
RRP: $21.43$6.47THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'Bravo; this is a big, complex and utterly involving portrait of 19th-century China' THE TIMESThe internationally bestselling author portrays the great clash of East and West in his new epic: China China in the nineteenth... -
Empireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain by Sathnam Sanghera
RRP: $21.43$15.15WINNER OF THE 2022 BRITISH BOOK AWARD FOR NARRATIVE NONFICTION***THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY 'EMPIRE STATE OF MIND'***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'The real remedy is education of the kind that Sanghera has embraced - accepting, not... -
The Hong Kong Diaries by Chris Patten 9780141999708
RRP: $29.23$21.35The 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... -
The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company by William Dalrymple
RRP: $25.33$16.22THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019 THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR FINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020 LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2019 A FINANCIAL TIMES, OBSERVER,... -
The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way by Francesc Miralles
RRP: $29.23$19.11Learn to make every moment a once-in-a-lifetime experience with this definitive guide to the Japanese art of ichigo ichie, from the bestselling authors of Ikigai.'Ikigai urges individuals to simplify their lives by pursuing what sparks joy for them'... -
Five Broken Blades: The epic fantasy debut taking the world by storm by Mai Corland 9781804186596
$42.45Five 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... -
Drawing on the Inside: An Artist's Adventure in Kowloon Walled City 1985 by Fiona Hawthorne
RRP: $58.48$46.53Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789887963974Author Fiona HawthorneFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Blacksmith BooksPublisher Blacksmith BooksWeight(grams) 1510g -
A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony: Revised and Expanded by Hector Garcia
RRP: $31.18$22.09Created specifically for fans of Japanese cool culture, A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available. Reinvented for the internet age, it is packed with personal essays and hundreds of photographs and presents all... -
My Revision Notes: Edexcel AS/A-level History: Mao's China, 1949-76 by Andrew Flint
RRP: $20.48$18.76Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Target success in Edexcel AS/A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam... -
The Hong Kong Diaries by Chris Patten
RRP: $58.50$42.80The 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... -
The Doctor of Hiroshima: His heart-breaking and inspiring true life story by Dr. Michihiko Hachiya 9781800961517
RRP: $17.53$12.09With what this poor woman had been through the sight of her crying tore at my heartstrings. What if something should happen to her; who would care for her little baby? To conceal the fear and terror in my heart I left her, trying to put up a cheerful... -
The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East by Christopher Harding 9780241434444
RRP: $58.50$41.63This 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... -
Way of Archery: A 1637 Chinese Military Training Manual by Jie Tian 9780764347917
RRP: $72.13$50.25The Way of Archery provides a detailed introduction to practicing archery in the traditional Chinese military style. It explains the basics of how to shoot using the Asian thumb ring: proper posture, training regimen, equipment, and avoiding pitfalls in... -
Musashi: An Epic Novel Of The Samurai Era by Eiji Yoshikawa
RRP: $66.28$45.59The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. Miyamoto Musashi was the child of an era when Japan was emerging from decades of civil strife... -
Red Memory: The Afterlives of China's Cultural Revolution by Tania Branigan 9781783352661
RRP: $19.48$13.07SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2023WINNER OF THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2023A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKAn indelible exploration of... -
Underground Asia: Global Revolutionaries and the Assault on Empire by Tim Harper
RRP: $42.80$32.31Cundill Prize FinalistAn Economist Best Book of the YearA Financial Times Best Book of the Year“Superbly original…Breaks new ground by showing how a collective consciousness emerged among revolutionaries.”—The Economist“A clearly written, brilliantly... -
Unit 731: The Forgotten Asian Auschwitz by Derek Pua 9781947766044
RRP: $19.50$13.90Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947766044Author Derek PuaFormat PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint Pacific Atrocities EducationPublisher Pacific Atrocities EducationWeight(grams)...