A History of East Asia: From the Origins of Civilization to the Twenty-First Century by Holcombe, Charles
A History of East Asia: From the Origins of Civilization to the Twenty-First Century by Holcombe, Charles

A History of East Asia: From the Origins of Civilization to the Twenty-First Century

The third edition of this ambitious book begins by asking: What is East Asia? Today, many of...
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Author: Charles Holcombe
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Language: English
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A History of East Asia: From the Origins of Civilization to the Twenty-First Century by Holcombe, Charles

A History of East Asia: From the Origins of Civilization to the Twenty-First Century

$161.99 $92.91
A History of East Asia: From the Origins of Civilization to the Twenty-First Century by Holcombe, Charles

A History of East Asia: From the Origins of Civilization to the Twenty-First Century

$161.99 $92.91
Author: Charles Holcombe
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
The third edition of this ambitious book begins by asking: What is East Asia? Today, many of the features that made the region distinct have been submerged under revolution, politics, or globalization. Yet in ancient times, what we now think of as China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam had both historical and cultural coherence. Thoroughly revised and updated to include recent developments in East Asian politics, with new illustrations and suggestions for further reading, this book traces the story of East Asia from the dawn of history to the modern age. New discussion questions at the end of each chapter encourage readers to reflect, while a glossary, pronunciation guide, and parallel timeline enable a closer engagement with this complex subject. Charles Holcombe is an experienced and sure-footed guide who encapsulates, in a fast-moving and colorful narrative, the connections, commonalities, and differences of one of the most remarkable regions on earth.

Author: Charles Holcombe
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 06/05/2025
Pages: 529
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.47lbs
Size: 9.89h x 7.14w x 0.95d
ISBN: 9781009504799

About the Author
Holcombe, Charles: - Charles Holcombe is Professor of History at the University of Northern Iowa. Having spent a year researching Six Dynasties China at Kyōto University in Japan, his awakening interest in East Asian interconnections led him to write The Genesis of East Asia, 221 BC-AD 907 (2001). He won the Regents' Award for Faculty Excellence at the University of Northern Iowa (2007).
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