A History of East Asia: From the Origins of Civilization to the Twenty-First Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781009504799)

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
ISBN-10: 1009504797
ISBN-13: 9781009504799
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/05/2025
Pages: 529
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.47lbs
Size: 9.89h x 7.14w x 0.95d