An Introduction to Asian History
Stretching from the Great Wall to the Taj Mahal, the political, social, intellectual, and economic histories of this vast and varied region are complex. These resources seek to simplify the history of Asia, introducing you to the most important figures, events, and eras.
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Comparative Colonization in Asia
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Which Asian Nations Were Never Colonized by Europe?
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Asia's Worst Dictators
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The Great Rivalry Between Nomads and Settled People in Asia
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The Invention of the Crossbow
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The Invention of Paper Money
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The Invention of the Seismoscope
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What Does the Word 'Aryan' Actually Mean?
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The Invention of Gunpowder: A History
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What Is Extraterritoriality?
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Female Infanticide in Asia
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Indian Castes and Feudal Japanese Classes
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The Invention of the Wheelbarrow
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Culture, War, and Major Events in Asian History
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The Invention of the Saddle Stirrup
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What You Should Know About Unequal Treaties
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What Was the Great Game?
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11 Domestic Animals that Originated in Asia
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What Was the Domino Theory?
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Women's Roles After the Revolutions in China and Iran
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What Is a Sphere of Influence?
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The Invention of the Mirror
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Deforestation in Asia