Tonio Andrade ; Xing Hang

In de winter van 1795 ondernamen twee Nederlanders een diplomatieke vriendschapsmissie naar de Chinese keizer Qianlong, onder wiens leiding China was

Traces the roots of modern global East Asia by focusing on the fascinating history of its seaways. The East Asian maritime realm, from the Straits of

«Ein Roman, der grundsätzlich den richtigen Ton trifft, zwischen spöttischer Distanz, Analyse und Einfühlung, sodass sich das herzerwärmende Tschick-G

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this book presents an up-to-date collection of national anthems from the 200 sovereign countries in the world, providing

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this book presents an up-to-date collection of national anthems from the 200 sovereign countries in the world, providing

National anthems encompass a wide variety of music, from folk tunes to religious praises, from patriotic hymns to victory marches. Some songs exalt th

An account of one woman's travels through North Korea. Populated with the author's observations on the poverty of this country, the book predicts that

In de winter van 1795 ondernamen twee Nederlanders een diplomatieke vriendschapsmissie naar de Chinese keizer Qianlong, onder wiens leiding China was

During the seventeenth century, Holland created the world's most dynamic colonial empire, outcompeting the British and capturing Spanish and Portugues

A fresh perspective on the Zheng family of merchants and militarists. Under four generations of leaders over six decades, the Zheng came to dominate t

A fresh perspective on the Zheng family of merchants and militarists. Under four generations of leaders over six decades, the Zheng came to dominate t

A brilliant new translation of the Brazilian modernist epic that aims to capture the country’s complex identity.

This book presents a great deal of new primary research on a wide range of aspects of early modern East Asia. Focusing primarily on maritime connectio

This book presents new primary research on a range of aspects of early modern East Asia. Focusing primarily on maritime connections, the book explores