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Charts the deep, diverse history of the largest continent

A History of Asia is the only text to cover the area known as "monsoon Asia"--India, China, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia--from the earliest times to the present.

Written by leading scholar Rhoads Murphey, the book uses an engaging, lively tone to chronicle the complex political, social, intellectual, and economic histories of this area. Popular because of its scope and coverage, as well as its illustrations, maps, and many boxed primary sources, the new edition of A History of Asia continues as a leader in its field.

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    0205168558
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0205168552
  3. Edition
    7th
  4. Publisher
    Pearson Higher Education
  5. Publication date
    October 19, 2013
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    0.7 x 8.4 x 10.8 inches
  8. Print length
    528 pages
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Rhoads Murphey is a Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Michigan. Professor Murphey completed his doctorate in Far Eastern History and Geography (joint degree) at Harvard University in 1950 and joined the faculty of the University of Michigan in 1964. He specializes in modern Chinese history, the history of agriculture in Asia, modern Indian history, and geography.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson Higher Education; 7th edition (October 19, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0205168558
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0205168552
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.73 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 8.4 x 10.8 inches
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James Foster
5.0 out of 5 stars History
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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A great history of Asia book that allowed me to learn about a lot of things I never would have had my teacher not recommended this book.
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Laurel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great History Book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2014
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I am glad my professor chose this textbook, it is a well written source to learn the history of Asia. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to learn about this topic. The book jumps back and forth between regions and may be a slightly confusing cover-to-cover read for some. I would recommend reading about one region at a time for independent study.
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Jesse Semenza
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2013
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I bought this book because it was required for a college course I was taking. Although there are many other great books covering the topic of Asia's history, Murphey did an exemplary job of explaining the past to the present and exploring topics of culture, religion, and others. If you're looking for something to read and enjoy this may not be the book for you, but if you are studying the history of Asia, I would suggest it for you.
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Sun Yoon Bae
5.0 out of 5 stars More than money value
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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It's almost like a new. I have seamlessly gone through the Asian History course this spring semester with this book. I appreciate the seller.
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Jorge EvanstonChi
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought the book, loved the course.
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2013
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Aced this course! The book was in awesome shape but I left a bottle of water in my bag on a humid day and decided I wouldn't try to return it. I kind of got the first 20 pages wet. Did not feel right sending that back so I bought the book at the end of the rental cycle.

As for the book itself, I think i will keep it. I have had to refer to it in other courses. I am getting my degree in I.T. but the general topic was one that I don't mind keeping this on a bookshelf.
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Jennylea
3.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price but missing pages
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2020
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Book was as expected for being used. Was unaware however it was missing over 30 pages between Chapter 14-15. Had to print the pages from the computer.
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Roy Beddington
5.0 out of 5 stars It was good and what I expected for class.
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2021
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It was a Blessing to be able to get this textbook at such a low price for my Survey of Asian History Class at Lee University. It was in adequate condition!
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emilyF
1.0 out of 5 stars pov: u pay for a whole college class and then the prof makes u buy the $200 textbook they wrote
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022
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why did I have to buy this? you wrote it. I am so poor. Stop it.
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Evan
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2017
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Received in great condition, current textbook for my University class.
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Torol
1.0 out of 5 stars but there are too many grandiose generalizations in this textbook for it to be useful for a serious student
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2015
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I'm sorry, but there are too many grandiose generalizations in this textbook for it to be useful for a serious student.
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