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100	1		_aMurphey, Rhoads
245	1	2	_aHistory of Asia / _c Rhoads Murphey with Kristin Stapleton
250			_a8th ed.
260			_aNew York _bRoutledge _c2019
300			_axxxiii, 472 pages : _billustrations, maps ; _c28 cm
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aA History of Asia is the only textbook to provide a historical overview of the whole of this region, encompassing India, China, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Engaging and lively, it chronicles the complex political, social, and intellectual histories of the area from prehistory to the present day. Taking a comparative approach throughout, the book offers a balanced history of each major tradition, also dedicating coverage to countries or regions such as Vietnam and Central Asia that are less frequently discussed in depth. This eighth edition has been streamlined and updated to reflect the most recent scholarship on Asian history, bringing the book up to date with recent events and key trends in historical research. Highlights of the book include close-up portraits of significant Asian cities, detailed discussion of environmental factors that have shaped Asian history, quotes from Asian poetry and philosophical writing, and attention to questions of gender and national identity. Highly illustrated with images and maps, each chapter also contains discussion questions, primary source excerpts, and in-depth boxed features. Written clearly throughout, A History of Asia is the perfect introductory textbook for all students of the history, culture, and politics of this fascinating region.
650			_aHistory - Asia
700	1		_aStapleton, Kristin, _eauthor.
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