Asia at the Crossroads

Asia at the Crossroads

Edward Alexander Powell

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Historia de Asia
ISBN:
9781142196134
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In 'Asia at the Crossroads,' Edward Alexander Powell offers a snapshot of East Asia in the early 1920s. Focusing on Japan, Korea, China, and the Philippine Islands, Powell provides insights into the political, social, and cultural landscapes of these nations during a period of significant transition. Powell’s narrative captures the spirit of a changing Asia, marked by both enduring traditions and the burgeoning influence of Western powers. This book will appeal to readers interested in early 20th-century Asian history, travel writing, and the dynamics of cross-cultural exchange.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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