Asia and The Middle East History Books
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1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows : Two lives, one nation and a century of art under tyranny in China
A FAMILY STORY AND THE TALE OF A NATION. Ai Weiwei - one of the world's most famous artists and activists - weaves a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his own life and that of his father, Ai Qing, the...- £10.99 GBP
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A History of the Arab Peoples : Updated Edition
In a bestselling work of profound and lasting importance, the late Albert Hourani told the definitive history of the Arab peoples from the seventh century, when the new religion of Islam began to spread from the Arabian peninsula westwards, to the present day. It...- £14.99 GBP
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Courting India : England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire
Crowned with the British Academy Book Prize, this groundbreaking historical account unveils the pivotal encounter between Britain and India in the early 1600s, marking the genesis of colonial relations. Lauded as 'a triumph of writing and scholarship' by William Dalrymple in the Financial Times,...- £12.99 GBP
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Empires of the Steppes : The Nomadic Tribes Who Shaped Civilisation
An epic history of how the so-called 'barbarians of the steppes' shaped the modern world. `A rollercoaster of historical narration' History Today'This is a history of epic scope that brings together the empires of the steppe land with the caravan cities of the Silk...- £14.99 GBP
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Enemies and Neighbours : Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel, 1917-2017
ECONOMIST, SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES AND GUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017'Comprehensive and compelling ... A nuanced, landmark study that has deservedly won plaudits from both Palestinian and Israeli historians' Justin Marozzi, The TimesA century after Britain's Balfour Declaration promised a Jewish 'national home'...- £16.99 GBP
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Japan Story : In Search of a Nation, 1850 to the Present
Embark on an enthralling journey through Japan's cultural landscape from the mid-19th century to the present day. This captivating account, lauded by Neil MacGregor as "masterly", offers a fresh perspective on the nation's transformation. Rather than focusing on the ambitious modernisers and nationalists, this...- £12.99 GBP
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Land Between the Rivers : A 5000-Year History of Iraq
Bartle Bull's 'Land Between the Rivers: A 5000-Year History of Iraq' is a masterful blend of scholarly research, creative storytelling, and personal insight. This ambitious work offers a comprehensive exploration of Iraq's pivotal role in global history across five millennia. The narrative begins in...- £25.00 GBP
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Persians : The Age of The Great Kings
THE PERSIANS is a definitive new history of the Persian Empire, the world's first superpower. The Great Kings of Persia ruled over the largest Empire of antiquity, stretching from Libya to the Steppes of Asia, and from Ethiopia to Pakistan. At the heart of...- £12.99 GBP
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Red Memory : The Afterlives of China's Cultural Revolution
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2023WINNER OF THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2023A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKAn indelible exploration of the Cultural Revolution and how...- £9.99 GBP
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Return of a King : The Battle for Afghanistan
In the annals of military history, few campaigns stand as a stark reminder of the perils of imperial overreach quite like the First Anglo-Afghan War. William Dalrymple's "Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan" is a gripping account that transports readers to the...- £12.99 GBP
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Smoke And Ashes : Opium's Hidden Histories
Shortlisted for the esteemed Cundhill History Prize, this captivating account unravels the intricate tapestry of opium's global influence. With razor-sharp wit and unparalleled accessibility, Amitav Ghosh's 'Smoke and Ashes' delves into the dark underbelly of free-market capitalism and globalisation, as shaped by the deceptively...- £22.00 GBP
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The Anarchy : The Relentless Rise of the East India Company
A literary tour de force, this Sunday Times Top 5 bestseller has garnered accolades from Barack Obama and prestigious literary prizes. Dalrymple's masterful narrative, hailed by The Times as 'a book of beauty', offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in history. In...- £12.99 GBP
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The Golden Road : How Ancient India Transformed the World
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empire podcast`Richly woven, highly readable ... Written with passion and verve' Spectator`Dazzling ... Not just a historical study but also...- £30.00 GBP
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The House Divided : Sunni, Shia and the Making of the Middle East
Lauded on The Rest is Politics and Empire, and hailed as a Guardian 'Best Gift Book of 2024' and a Waterstones Best History Book of 2024, Barnaby Rogerson's 'The House Divided' offers a penetrating examination of the Middle East's most enduring schism. This masterful...- £25.00 GBP
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The Last Days of the Ottoman Empire
In this masterful work of accessible scholarship, Ryan Gingeras unravels the complex tale of the Ottoman Empire's twilight years. Once a formidable presence in European history since medieval times, the Empire's ill-fated alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary in 1914 set the stage for its...- £12.99 GBP
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The Ottomans : Khans, Caesars and Caliphs
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZEA SUNDAY TIMES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR'Magnificent . . . Important and hugely readable' William Dalrymple, Financial Times'A wildly ambitious and entertainingly lurid history' James Barr, The Times'A panoramic and thought-provoking account' Guardian'A winning portrait of seven centuries of...- £14.99 GBP
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Unruly Waters : How Mountain Rivers and Monsoons Have Shaped South Asia's History
Unruly Waters takes you on a captivating journey through South Asia's history, unravelling the profound influence of its rivers, monsoons, and coastlines on the region's civilizations. With a fresh perspective, Sunil Amrith reimagines the narrative of Asia through the lens of its ever-changing waters....- £10.99 GBP
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Wild Swans : Three Daughters of China
OVER 13M COPIES SOLD - THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING PHENOMENON - NUMBER 8 ON SUNDAY TIMES BEST OF THE BESTSELLER LIST Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular bestseller which has sold more than 13 million copies and a critically...- £12.99 GBP
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Wild Swans : Three Daughters of China
OVER 13M COPIES SOLD - THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING PHENOMENON - NUMBER 8 ON SUNDAY TIMES BEST OF THE BESTSELLER LIST Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular bestseller which has sold more than 13 million copies and a critically...- £9.99 GBP
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Indian Summer : The Secret History of the End of an Empire
`This is history bursting at the seams with English eccentrics and Indian gentry.the charm of Tunzelmann's approach is to restore her cast to full and vital life' Observer`A compelling narrative, sometimes controversial, occasionally perverse, never boring or unintelligent' SpectatorFully revised and updated for the...- £9.99 GBP
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Nomads : The Wanderers Who Shaped Our World
Hailed as a Spectator Book of the Year, this sweeping narrative weaves a captivating tapestry of nomadic peoples throughout history. Anthony Sattin, the esteemed travel writer, embarks on an extraordinary journey spanning twelve millennia, unearthing the forgotten tales of wandering tribes who forged their...- £12.99 GBP
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The Balfour Declaration : The Origins of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
In the middle of the First World War, the British War Cabinet approved and issued a statement in the form of a letter that encouraged the settlement of the Jewish people in Palestine. Signed by the Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour, the Balfour Declaration remains...- £16.99 GBP
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The Silk Roads : A New History of the World
For centuries, fame and fortune was to be found in the west - in the New World of the Americas. Today, it is the east which calls out to those in search of adventure and riches. The region stretching from eastern Europe and sweeping...- £16.99 GBP
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Wounded Tigris : A River Journey through the Cradle of Civilisation
Embark on a captivating odyssey along the fabled Tigris River, the cradle of ancient civilizations. In "Wounded Tigris," Leon McCarron takes you on an unforgettable journey, navigating the winding waters that once nurtured the dawn of human culture. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research,...- £12.99 GBP
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Wounded Tigris : A River Journey through the Cradle of Civilisation
SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS 2024'As epic as it is engaging' Tom Holland'Jaunty, highly informative and ultimately sobering' New York Review of Books'A fine book... Leon McCarron's tough journey paints a rich and enthralling portrait' Sir Michael PalinThe river Tigris is...- £20.00 GBP
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