Eastern History

A History of Persia - Complete two-volume edition of Sir Percy Sykes’s important history of Persia, covering the ancient Persian empires through later Iranian history and illustrated with maps, portraits and historical…

The Chinese - A penetrating portrait of modern China by veteran journalist Jasper Becker, examining the lives of everyone from impoverished rural communities and industrial workers to entrepreneurs and Communist Party elites…

A Boat of China - An uncommon 2018 maritime memoir by Michael Briant, “The Junkman”, recounting his adventures with a traditional Chinese junk. A fascinating illustrated work covering Chinese sailing craft, boatbuilding,…

Israel and the Post-Zionists - A scholarly examination of Post-Zionism and its influence on Israeli society, politics, and national identity, featuring essays by leading Israeli and American academics.

The Palestinian Regime - A scholarly analysis of the Palestinian Authority and the evolution of governance, democracy and political power following the Oslo Accords.

Odyssey of Sanitation, Social Reform and Human Rights Movement - A fascinating illustrated account of Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak's pioneering work in sanitation, social reform and human rights, celebrating fifty-two years of Sulabh…

A beautifully produced 1959 softcover art volume on the celebrated Japanese master Katsushika Hokusai, featuring numerous richly printed colour plates and fold-out illustrations, including iconic works such as The Great Wave off…

Birdless Summer - A powerful autobiographical and historical work by Han Suyin, exploring revolutionary China, identity, politics, and personal transformation during one of the twentieth century’s most turbulent eras.

From Beirut to Jerusalem - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas L. Friedman delivers a powerful first-hand account of the Middle East conflict, blending reportage, political analysis, and personal experience in this landmark modern…

Mahatma Gandhi - His Own Story - Early 1930 second impression of Gandhi’s autobiography, edited by C. F. Andrews, in original cloth binding.

Readers of Oriental Lacquer Art and Technique will find not only artistic inspiration but also academic value in its glossary of technical terms, bibliographies and notes on Japanese and Chinese lacquer artists.

A raw and gripping Vietnam War memoir, The Cage: A Year in ’Nam delivers a soldier’s-eye view of combat, survival, and the emotional toll of life on the front lines — a…

In Highlights of Jewish History, Weiss-Rosmarin presents a structured narrative that moves from the patriarchal age and the formation of ancient Israel through the destruction of the Second Temple, the long centuries…

Restless Empire is a well-regarded work by Odd Arne Westad, offering readers an engaging and thoughtful reading experience. This edition is well suited to collectors, general readers, or those seeking a quality…

This edition of Persien is ideal for readers interested in Middle Eastern cultural photography, travel literature and historical landscapes. It captures a particular era before the major upheavals of the late 20th…

In Blood Money, former South African Special Forces operator Johan Raath gives an unflinching insider’s account of his years working as a private military contractor in Iraq. Drawing on his own experience…

God’s Gold: The Quest for the Lost Temple Treasure of Jerusalem by Sean Kingsley is a historical and archaeological investigation into the fate of the treasure looted from the Second Temple in…

On one level, this book is a lively version of Chinese history from 1100 B.C. to the present, through the screen of the dealings of its merchant class

This landmark study was first published in English by the Naval Institute in 1955 and was later added to the Classics of Naval Literature series. Wide

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