
East Asia
A Cultural, Social, and Political History, Volume II: From 1600
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East Asia
A Cultural, Social, and Political History, Volume II: From 1600
About this book
Both comprehensive and captivating, EAST ASIA: A CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL HISTORY, VOLUME II: FROM 1600, 3E features the latest scholarship on the cultural, political, economic, and intellectual history of China, Japan, and Korea--giving special emphasis to gender and material culture. Full color inserts on such topics as food, clothing, and art objects illustrate the rich artistic heritage of East Asia. A range of primary source documents spotlights women's independence, students-turned-soldiers, and other stirring issues, while intriguing biographical sketches highlight the lives of popular figures as well as ordinary people. In addition, insightful "Connections" features provide an international context for the history of East Asia, exploring topics like the global perspective of World War II.
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Table of contents
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Maps and Figures
- Preface
- Conventions
- Ch 15: Joseon Korea (1392-1800)
- Ch 16: The Creation of the Manchu Empire (1600-1800)
- Ch 17: Edo Japan (1603-1800)
- Part 4: The Age of Western Imperialism (1800-1900)
- Part 5: East Asia in the Modern World
- Part 6: Intensified Contact and Divergent Paths
- Index