{"product_id":"asia-a-concise-history-paperback","title":"Asia: A Concise History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eArthur Cotterell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom one of the world's leading historians?a comprehensive narrative of the 3,000 years that have formed Asia's people, culture, and global destiny\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracing its origins in Mesopotamia to its modern role on the global geopolitical stage, historian Arthur Cotterell offers a compelling, lively, and readable account of one of the most culturally diverse, and often misunderstood, parts of the world. Beginning with the emergence of the world's earliest civilization in 3000 BC, Asia: A Concise History provides a fascinating look at the global convulsions?like the rise and fall of Assyria and Persia, the medieval states that flourished after the advent of Islam, and the modern transformations triggered by the lightning conquests of imperial Japan?that have shaped the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the great events and figures of Asian history, along with a look at the monumental remains that bear witness to those times: the ziggurats of Iraq, the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, the temple of Angkor Wat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes fascinating slices of history, including funeral arrangements for Qin Shi Huangdi in 210 BC; an extract from Lord Macartney's journal of his 1793 diplomatic mission to the Qing emperor Qian Long; and Toyotomi Hideyoshi's edict of 1587 banning firearms in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures boxed inserts of special interest?like a Babylonian recipe for lamb stew circa 1500 BC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains over 100 illustrations, maps, and photos\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOther books by Cotterell: \u003ci\u003eThe Minoan World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe First Emperor of China\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChariot\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDestined to become a reference staple for history buffs and students of Asian history, Asia: A Concise History offers readers a breathtaking narrative and wealth of detail that make the formative periods, key events, and personalities from this once remote part of the world come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArthur Cotterell\u003c\/b\u003e, currently residing in England, was a former Principal of Kingston College in London. He has spent many years combining senior educational management with historical research. Arthur currently spends most of his time on writing, and travels extensively throughout Asia.\u003cbr\u003e Arthur is the respected author of more than thirty books. His most recent publications include, \u003ci\u003eThe Imperial Capitals of China, Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChariot.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.55 x 8.97 x 6.07 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762019074336,"sku":"9780470825044","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/690d18de7903d9fad4a756546d0ca3f2.webp?v=1780215098","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/asia-a-concise-history-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}