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  • Persia Revisited
    Sir Thomas Gordon
    Persia Revisited, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies ...
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    21,80 €

  • The Annotated Laozi
    Paul Fischer
    A clear translation and helpful explanations illuminate this ancient classic of self-cultivation for a modern audience. ...
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    121,49 €

  • Śambūka and the Rāmāyaṇa Tradition
    Aaron Sherraden
    This book details the developmental history of narratives that affirm, condemn, modify, or ignore the controversial execution of Śambūka, a minor Rāmāyaṇa character of low social standing. Changing socio-political sentiments throughout Indian history have forced numerous revisions to the Śambūka story, placing it in an underappreciated position of influence. ...
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    158,20 €

  • Protestant Christianity in Modern Korean History
    Dae Young Ryu
    This book is a collection of articles that Professor Dae Young Ryu, a leading authority on the history of Korean Protestantism and the author of A History of Protestantism in Korea, wrote. The fourteen articles offered are grouped into five categories: The Origin and Characteristics of Korean Protestantism; American Missionaries and Late Joseon Korea; the Japanese Imperial Cult...
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    18,04 €

  • Protestant Christianity in Modern Korean History
    Dae Young Ryu
    This book is a collection of articles that Professor Dae Young Ryu, a leading authority on the history of Korean Protestantism and the author of A History of Protestantism in Korea, wrote. The fourteen articles offered are grouped into five categories: The Origin and Characteristics of Korean Protestantism; American Missionaries and Late Joseon Korea; the Japanese Imperial Cult...
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    23,22 €

  • Tangled Territories
    Abhirup Das
    In the vast expanse of Asia, where history, culture, and geopolitics intertwine, few issues have sparked as much intrigue and tension as China’s territorial disputes with various countries in the region. This book, 'Tangled Territories: China and Asia,' embarks on a compelling journey to shed light on the complexities, historical roots, and geopolitical implications of these in...
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    48,59 €

  • Samurai Trails
    Kirtland
    Samurai Trails: A Chronicle of Wanderings on the Japanese High Road, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and de...
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    23,82 €

  • Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan
    William Taylor
    Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not ma...
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    21,32 €

  • las Crosses
    Apple An
    If you crave stories of resilient people who follow their heads, hearts, and dreams, and if you like light-hearted humor and fast-paced page-turners, then you’ll love Apple An’s inspirational account.Fleeing the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 and fueled by a burning desire for a better life, Apple embarks on a daring journey to pursue her doctoral education...
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    10,41 €

  • Peeps at Many Lands-India
    John Finnemore / Mortimer Menpes
    Peeps at Many Lands-India, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanne...
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    20,63 €

  • A Peep into Toorkisthan
    Rollo Gillespie Burslem
    A Peep into Toorkisthan, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned ...
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    22,68 €

  • Decolonisation in the age of globalisation
    Chi-kwan Mark
    Drawing extensively on the declassified British archives and Chinese sources, this book explores how Britain and China negotiated for Hong Kong’s future, and how Anglo-Chinese relations flourished after 1984. This original study argues that Thatcher was a pragmatic neoliberal, and the British diplomacy of ’educating’ China yielded mixed results. ...
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    157,25 €

  • Shifting Gears in China
    Richard Kirkby
    Following on from four years in China during the final throes of the Cultural Revolution - told in Intruder in Mao’s Realm - after 1980, Richard Kirkby became a serial visitor to the country. This, his second volume of China tales, sees him appearing in a variety of guises: academic researcher, thwarted business go-between, antiques hunter, earnest peace envoy. His wide-eyed tr...
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    24,00 €

  • Recent Essays And Writings
    Jawaharlal Nehru.
    This collection of essays and speeches by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, covers a wide variety of topics from politics and economics to literature and culture. Nehru’s eloquence and intelligence shine through in every essay, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in Indian history and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being cul...
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    34,74 €

  • China moderna
    Captivating History
    Repasemos los últimos 120 años de historia china, desde los inicios del país como un imperio obsoleto y en apuros a finales del siglo XIX hasta convertirse en una superpotencia comunista totalitaria.La radical transformación de China desde una monarquía dinástica a un régimen comunista dominante en el mundo resulta muy atractiva para lectores de todas las edades e intereses, y ...
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    20,16 €

  • Off the Record
    Fay Ferington
    Off the Record is the unauthorized, unfolding, real-time account of an army nurse’s year-long tour in Vietnam. She captured her reflections within a day, or even minutes of the conflicts and encounters, creating a sequentially unfolding and captivating account. Also a budding photographer, she shares her private photographs from that time. This personal journal reveals how comb...
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    15,50 €

  • 申泮文的西南联大(图版)
    申泮文
    在西南联大前后九年的近万师生中, 申泮文先生是极罕见的经历了从长沙临大、湘黔滇旅行团到昆明联大全过程,并最后押运三校公物北返,为联大划上句号的一 位:他作为南开大学化学系青年教员,在1946 年 7 月联大复员时参加清华、北大、南开三校联合迁运委员会,被委派为三校第二批 300 吨公物北运任务的押运组主任押运员,历经一年艰险,于 1947 年 7 月结束押运任务,到北平交割清华、北大公物,回到天津,至此为西南联大画上旬号。 更为难得的是,他熬过动荡岁月,将丰富、详尽的原始文字和图像记录保存了下来。本书由申泮文的女儿申红和助手车云霞共同编选,分为文版和图版两册;文版收入申先生撰写于不同时期的回忆联大生活、联大人的文字,以及所保存的与联大师友的通讯往来;图版收入申先生所保存的从南迁到北返的九年间的大量联大生活照片,以及后期与联大、联大人相关的照片,其中很...
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    62,37 €

  • 申泮文的西南联大(文版)
    申泮文
    在西南联大前后九年的近万师生中, 申泮文先生是极罕见的经历了从长沙临大、湘黔滇旅行团到昆明联大全过程,并最后押运三校公物北返,为联大划上句号的一 位:他作为南开大学化学系青年教员,在1946 年 7 月联大复员时参加清华、北大、南开三校联合迁运委员会,被委派为三校第二批 300 吨公物北运任务的押运组主任押运员,历经一年艰险,于 1947 年 7 月结束押运任务,到北平交割清华、北大公物,回到天津,至此为西南联大画上旬号。 更为难得的是,他熬过动荡岁月,将丰富、详尽的原始文字和图像记录保存了下来。 本书由申泮文的女儿申红和助手车云霞共同编选,分为文版和图版两册;文版收入申先生撰写于不同时期的回忆联大生活、联大人的文字,以及所保存的与联大师友的通讯往来;图版收入申先生所保存的从南迁到北返的九年间的大量联大生活照片,以及后期...
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    41,43 €

  • China in Convulsion; Volume 1
    Arthur Henderson Smith
    Arthur Henderson Smith’s gripping account of the 1911 Chinese Revolution offers a vivid portrait of a nation in crisis. Drawing on his own experiences as a Christian missionary in China, Smith provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the social, political, and economic forces that led to the collapse of the Qing dynasty and the birth of a new Chinese republic.This work has...
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    41,48 €

  • Chrysanthemum und Drache. Vor und Wahrend der Kriegszeit in Ostasien
    ... Karl Eugen Samuel Ulrich Richthofen
    Dieses Buch beschreibt die Ereignisse rund um die Kriegszeiten, sowohl politisch als auch in ihrem kulturellen Kontext. Dabei stehen die Monumentalisierung von Chrysantheme und Drache im Zentrum.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 is in the 'public domain in the United S...
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    26,09 €

  • The Orient and its People
    Isaiah L Hauser / Jeanette L Hauser
    Hauser and Hauser’s illuminating study of the cultures and peoples of the Orient provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the region’s history, customs, and traditions. Drawing on their extensive travels throughout Asia, the authors offer a compelling and insightful analysis of the diverse and vibrant societies of the East. This book is an essential read for anyone int...
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    27,12 €

  • Sources Of Indian Tradition; Volume I
    Wm Theodore De Bary
    Wm Theodore de Bary compiles a comprehensive anthology of Indian literature from ancient to modern times. This book provides an in-depth understanding of Indian history, culture, and literature.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 is in the 'public domain in the United St...
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    31,92 €

  • Early History Of The Andhra Country
    K Gopalachari
    This comprehensive history of the Andhra region of India provides a detailed account of its people, rulers, and culture from ancient times up to the 20th century. With a focus on the early kingdoms and dynasties that shaped Andhra, this book offers a valuable resource for scholars and history buffs alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...
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    25,20 €

  • Assam District Gazetteers; Volume 10
    B C. Allen
    In this fascinating historical document, B. C. Allen provides an in-depth look at the district of Assam as it existed at the beginning of the 20th century. Covering topics such as geography, history, politics, population, and more, this gazetteer is a treasure trove of information for academics, researchers, and history buffs. With detailed maps, charts, and illustrations, read...
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    41,46 €

  • Cotton
    Walter Richard Cassels
    This book provides a comprehensive view of the cotton industry in the Bombay presidency during the colonial period. It includes details on cultivation, trade regulations, and statistics on production that make it an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of India or the global textile trade.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, ...
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    41,59 €

  • The Kadamba Kula
    George M Moraes
    This detailed and engaging history of the Kadamba dynasty offers a unique perspective on ancient Indian culture and politics. With a wealth of primary sources and expert analysis, Moraes tells the gripping story of this influential dynasty and its enduring impact on Indian history. For anyone interested in ancient history or Indian culture, this book is a must-read.This work ha...
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    31,79 €

  • The Panjab Chiefs
    Charles Francis Massy / Lepel Henry Griffin
    The Panjab Chiefs offers a comprehensive introduction to the historical and social landscape of the Panjab region in 19th century British India. Drawing on a vast array of primary sources, including interviews and biographical sketches of local chiefs, Charles Francis Massy and Sir Lepel Henry Griffin weave a vivid and engaging account of the complex cultural, political, and ec...
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    27,92 €

  • Bankim Tilak Dayananda
    Sri Aurobindo
    A collection of essays on three influential figures in Indian history: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Dayananda Saraswati. Written by Indian philosopher and yogi Sri Aurobindo, this book explores the political and spiritual legacies of these men, and their impact on India’s cultural and intellectual landscape. From Tilak’s role in the Indian independence...
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    32,87 €

  • All India Congress Committee
    JB Kripalani
    This work provides an historical review of the All India Congress Committee, one of the most important political institutions in modern Indian history. Composed of scholarly analysis combined with lively anecdotes of political drama, Kripalani offers insights into the relationships between India’s founding fathers and their political opponents. A must-read for anyone intereste...
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    29,53 €

  • Examination and Analysis of the Mackenzie Manuscripts Deposited in the Madras College Library
    William Cooke Taylor / Madras Government Oriental Manuscript...
    This book offers a detailed examination of the Mackenzie Manuscripts, a collection of important historical documents deposited in the Madras College Library. The manuscript collection includes documents related to the history of India, including letters, legal documents, and other materials. Taylor’s analysis provides valuable insights into the history and culture of the region...
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    34,80 €