Pre-Modern East Asia: A Cultural, Social, and Political History, Volume I: To 1800

Written by top scholars in the field, PRE-MODERN EAST ASIA: A CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL HISTORY, VOLUME I: To 1800, 3E delivers a comprehensive cultural, political, economic, and intellectual history of East Asia, while focusing on the narratives and histories of China, Japan, and Korea in a larger, global context. 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 is included throughout, while intriguing biographical sketches highlight the lives of popular figures as well as ordinary people. Both comprehensive and captivating, EAST ASIA: A CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL HISTORY, 3rd Edition features recent scholarship on the cultural, political, economic, and intellectual history of China, Japan, and Korea -- giving special emphasis to gender and material culture. 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 origin and spread of Buddhism and the global perspective of World War II