Japan’s Orient by Stefan Tanaka 1993 First Edition History University CA Pressy

This first edition edition is essential reading for historians, scholars of Asian studies, and anyone interested in the intersections of culture, history, and identity in modern Japan. It includes thoughtful analysis supported by historical context and is published with the academic rigor expected from the University of California Press.

The Search for a Vanishing Beijing: A Guide to China’s Capital Through the Ages

The Search for a Vanishing Beijing. Title The Search for a Vanishing Beijing. Published byHong Kong University Press — the leading academic publisher for China and Asia-Pacific studies. Between 1949 and the present, the city lost nearly all of its ancient city walls, the majority of its historic hutong alleyways, and much of the built […]