The Great Empires of Asia

Name: The Great Empires of Asia
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500294420
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The Great Empires of Asia offers an insightful exploration of the grand empires that shaped the continent's history. It delves into the cultural, political, and economic impacts these empires had on Asia and beyond. Through a series of essays from expert historians, the book provides a rich analysis of the legacies left by these powerful states.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the dynamic history of Asian empires and their impact on world history. It's ideal for readers fascinated by the cultural, military, and political evolution of Asia, offering insights into the rise and fall of influential dynasties across the continent.

The Great Empires of Asia

A unique survey of seven great Asian empires, powerful forces on the world stage during a thousand years of history and that continue to resonate in regional and global politics today.

A unique survey of seven great Asian empires: powerful forces on the world stage during a thousand years of history, they continue to resonate in regional and global politics today

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Asian empires led the world economically, scientifically, and culturally for hundreds of years, posing a constant challenge to the countries of Europe. How and why did those empires gain such power, and lose it? What legacies did they leave?

This book brings together a team of distinguished historians to survey seven great Asian empires that rose and fell between 800 CE and the mid-20th century: the Mongol Empire, Ming Dynasty of China, Khmer Empire, Ottoman Empire, Safavid Empire of Persia, Mughal Empire of India, and the Meiji Restoration in Japan.

Compellingly written, The Great Empires of Asia shows how those seven empires played a key role in forming today's global civilisation. With the renewed ascendancy of Asia, their legacies will help shape the continent's future.

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The Great Empires of Asia has been praised as a reliable and engaging introduction to the history of Asia's empires. Reviewers have noted its passionate exploration and accessible presentation, complemented by splendid illustrations that vividly bring the subject to life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500294420

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 1 Illustrations, black and white; 26 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Foreword by Jonathan Fenby
Edited by Jim Masselos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 272

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Asian History History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jim Masselos is Honorary Associate in the History Department of the University of Sydney, and has written extensively on South Asian history and culture. Jonathan Fenby CBE, has been the editor of the Observer and the South China Morning Post. He is the author of twenty books, nine on China and others on World War II and France.