(Ilmumisaeg: 09-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Toronto Press, ISBN-13: 9781487508500)
Amid the global rise of Korean popular culture, interest in learning the Korean language has surged – but few understand the complex history behind its modern form. This book traces the emergence of vernacular Korean as a distinct subject o...Loe edasi...
A major new history of the Crusades that illuminates the strength and sophistication of the Western and Muslim armies During the Crusades, the Western and Muslim armies developed various highly sophisticated strategies of both att...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 09-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Yale University Press, ISBN-13: 9780300270631)
A comprehensive new history of Shanghai, revealing its vital place in Chinese history and politics across the centuries Home to 25 million people, Shanghai is the most populous and wealthiest city in China. A meeting point between Ch...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 09-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Texas Press, ISBN-13: 9781477333969)
How Enlightenment came to Egypt and the man who helped bring it-- Provided by publisher. A study of Lufti and his impact on Egyptian culture and history A study of Ahmad Lutfi al-Sayyid, widely recognized as the cre...Loe edasi...
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Shia Revival A gripping account that overturns simplistic portrayals of Iran as a theocratic pariah state, revealing how its strategic moves on the world stage are driven by two pervasive threatsexter...Loe edasi...
This book offers granular evaluation of Chinas massive infrastructure projects including ports, railways, airports, digital networks, and energy developments while assessing their impact on regional geopolitics and domestic economies across South A...Loe edasi...
This book presents the first comprehensive analysis of Indonesias special autonomy policies in Papua and Aceh through a necropolitical lens, explaining why formally similar institutional arrangements produce different effects. Drawing on Mbembes the...Loe edasi...
Nippon includes all the original prints from the original book by Siebold, with a commentary on the most compelling images. A centuries-old masterpiece about Japan....Loe edasi...
This book integrates field archaeology with multidisciplinary research on the Erlitou site. Beyond its significant archaeological discoveries, Erlitou represents the site subjected to the most extensive analysis by the various scientific and technol...Loe edasi...
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Chinese Buddhist rituals and their pivotal role in shaping both Chinese Buddhism and broader Chinese culture. Translated from the revised and enlarged Chinese edition of Zhongguo hanchuan fojiao liyi b...Loe edasi...
This book explores the tangible societal contributions of Zhu Xi (11301200) and his disciples during their lifetimes, alongside the enduring impact of their practices on contemporaries and subsequent generations. A towering Neo-Confucian philosopher...Loe edasi...
This volume adopts the perspectives of historical hermeneutics and technological anthropology to explore the cultural evolution of Wushu. Drawing extensively on classical historical sources, excavated manuscripts, unearthed martialarts artifacts, an...Loe edasi...
This book studies Chinas diplomatic philosophy, strategies and engagements before, during and after the First World War. The author focuses on how pressures from domestic politics shaped the Nationalist governments foreign policies in the years lead...Loe edasi...
This textbook explores vital networks and relationships among geographies and cultures that shaped medieval societies. Designed for students new to the subject, this second edition has been fully updated to include expanded coverage of Africa, the...Loe edasi...
This textbook explores vital networks and relationships among geographies and cultures that shaped medieval societies. Designed for students new to the subject, this second edition has been fully updated to include expanded coverage of Africa, the...Loe edasi...
With world-leading industrial strength, China has achieved remarkable results in the information industry and digital infrastructure, becoming a global leader in digital transformation. In February 2023, it released the Overall Layout Plan for Digit...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 04-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781805265726)
A revealing account of the power and ingenuity behind the new Gulf capitalism, through the story of its most successful company. Bigger than McDonalds? Yes. Toyota? Yes. Chevron? Almost. Coca-Cola? Soon. From humble beginnings as an Abu Dhab...Loe edasi...
The Crusader Storm traces the rise and fall of the Crusader States from the First Crusade to Saladins conquest of Jerusalem, exploring how diverse cultures collided, coexisted, and reshaped the medieval Middle East. Through the eyes of rulers, rebe...Loe edasi...
In just eleven days, Syrias decades-long dictatorship fell, ending the Assad era. Blending history, reportage, and personal accounts, this book explores the revolutions roots, its staggering costs, and the uncertain future of a nation on the brink o...Loe edasi...
This book compiles papers originally presented at a conference held in Hong Kong in August 2025. The publication commemorates the centenary, in 2026, of the appointment of six Chinese bishops in Romea landmark event that ushered in a new era in the...Loe edasi...
This book focuses on the historical evolution of Bangzi opera, also known as Clapper opera, now collectively referred to as Hebei Bangzi. This form of Chinese opera enjoyed significant popularity primarily in Beijing and Tianjin during the four deca...Loe edasi...
First published in 1977, this book gives a brief analysis of Peninsular Malaysias social, economic and political situation so that the reader has a clearly delineated frame within which to understand the development and the present-day definitions o...Loe edasi...
First published in 1980, Images of Maharashtra presents the authors academic interests in defining the multifaceted personality of Maharashtra. All papers were presented at the Annual Conferences of Maharashtra Studies Group of the Association for A...Loe edasi...
Saudi Arabia, the West and the Security of the Gulf (1986) considers the geopolitical environment of the Arab Gulf and the nature and threats to Western interests in the region. It also examines the political, economic and other Gulf resources that...Loe edasi...
Turkish Nationalism and Western Civilization (1959) presents Ziya Gökalps synthesis of nationalism, Islam and Western civilization. Gökalp (18761924) deserves the attention of social practitioners for his insight into the problems of accommodating n...Loe edasi...
