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Books shelved as reddit-top-200: 1984 by George Orwell, Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. A picture of Chol Hwan-Kang's visit to the White House and meeting with Bush was rumored to have found wide circulation in the North Korean government. His book tends to favor the Japanese over the Ming and the Koreans. The title is intentional - a "frontier" has different implications from a hard "border.". For those of you deranged enough to want to foray into economics, law, agriculture and bureaucracy in the Hellenistic and Roman periods: *Kerkeosiris: An Egyptian Village in the Ptolemaic Period by Dorothy Crawford uses the papyrological and archival evidence to reconstruct administration and daily life in the village of Kerkeosiris. It covers history, provides detailed and cited statistics, and gives insight to culture, art, social chances and upheavals, family and even romantic impact from living during all these wars. I, *The Voyages of Cadamosto and other documents on Western Africa in the second half of the fifteenth century, *A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco da Gama 1497-1499, *The Suma oriental of Tome´ Pires : an account of the East, from the Red Sea to Japan, written in Malacca and India in 1512-1515, The Discovery of the Solomon Islands by Alvaro de Mendaña in 1568: Translated from the Original Spanish Manuscripts, Lost Languages: The Enigma of the World's Undeciphered Scripts, Uncommon Grounds: The History Of Coffee And How It Transformed Our World, *The Landscape of History: How Historians Map the Past, *The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor, The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and Code Breaking, *The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood, *The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements, Blood and Soil: A World History of Genocide and Extermination from Sparta to darfur, A Problem From Hell: America and the Age of Genocide: 2013 Edition, Who's who in Mythology: Classic Guide to the Ancient World, The Scientists: A History of Science Told Through the Lives of Its Greatest Inventors, False Impressions: The Hunt for Big-Time Art Fakes, *Twentieth Century: The History of the World, 1901 to 2000, Ancient History: From the First Civilizations to the Renaissance, Modern History: From the European Age to the New Global Era, The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History, The Military 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Leaders of All Time, In Search of the Indo-Europeans: Language, Archaeology, and Myth, *After Tamerlane: The Rise and Fall of Global Empires, Asimov's Chronology of the World: The History of the World From the Big Bang to Modern Time, Asimov's Chronology of Science & Discovery: Updated and Illustrated, Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, History's Timeline Revised and Updated: a 40,000 Year Chronicle of Civilization, Alexander of Macedon 356-323 B.C. ), *The Man In The Iron Mask By Alexandre Dumas, a classic tale of betrayal, deceit, adventure and tragedy. (Available on Kindle). While obviously focused on the Tang Dynasty, it is a solid place for a start as serious readers/history buffs can build off of this solid foundation as they research more on their own. Recommended for ages 5-12. The Oxford History of Latin American Economics By Jose Antonio Ocampo and Jaime Ros. (Available on Kindle.). I especially recommend Jenny So's Chu Art: Link Between the Old and New. The Argentina Reader by Gabriella Nouzeilles and Graciela Montaldo. it focuses on Japan's intellectual history: religion, philosophy, education, political thought, historiography etc. I have to be honest here: I'm a full-on history nerd. [Strange Parallels, Southeast Asia in Global Context, c. 800-1830] by Victor Lieberman is an unprecedented look at cultural and societal development in South East Asia. Incredibly beautiful. An excellent general history of Korea under the Japanese empire, Kim il-Sung's life and rise to power, and how the North Korean government developed the way it did. But it goes far deeper, and provides a vivid illustration of the extraordinary changes in Japanese socity, particularly during the tumultuous times after the Meiji Restoration. *The Last Pharaohs: Egypt Under the Ptolemies, 305-30 BC by J.G. Truly, an amazing book that I simply cannot put down. Nor is it intended to be, it provides a succinct, easily understandable discussion of all of the major debates in Israelite archaeology today. The Ancient Civilizations for Kids series is an excellent resource for younger audiences and is both fun and educational, while studying the many facets of ancient civilizations and their origins as well as looking at archaeology- both its modern tenets and its history - in a way that is engaging and informative. *Money in Ptolemaic Egypt: From the Macedonian Conquest to the End of the 3rd Century BCE by Sitta Von Reden. For narrative history of China, it is unparalleled. 2009). Ancient Greece for Kids Best for ages 5-12. Power in the Isthmus: A Political History of Modern Central America By James Dunkerley. This book tells that story. Recommended for ages 5-12. Vandon and Prevost. It also does well at torpedoing national mythology. 1. Politics and Policy in Traditional Korea by James B. Palais: This book is many years old now, but it remains an important study of late Joseon politics, and in particular the rule of the Daewongun, a de facto regent, in the 1860s and 1870s as well as the three-year period (1873-1876) between the Taewongun's loss of power and the "opening" of Korea. *Egypt In Italy: Visions of Egypt in Imperial Roman Culture by Molly Swetnam-Burland looks at the cultural significance of Egypt within Roman culture on a religious, economic and social level. Definitely worth the read, although some precursory knowledge would be recommended to get the most out of this book. The Art Of War Sun Tzu. Advise and Consent by Allen Drury. Short History of Brazil, A : From Pre-Colonial Peoples to Modern Economic Miracle By Gordon Kerr. The North Korean Economy by Nicholas Eberstadt: Focusing on the economic history of North Korea, this text, in my opinion, is essential to understanding how the North started so strong but is today, practically a failed state. Coinbase is the leading cryptocurrency exchange in United States and announced last week that Securities and Exchange Commission had approved the company's direct listing, and shares are scheduled to begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange on April 14 using the ticker symbol: COIN. Daily Life in Traditional China: The Tang Dynasty by Charles Benn: Extremely accessible book that is based completely on secondary sources and cites other reference books. Recommended for ages 8 and up. A History of Chile: Enduring Editions by Luis Galdames. (Also available on MP3 format.). The Scientists: A History of Science Told Through the Lives of Its Greatest Inventors by John Gribbin. The Discovery of the Solomon Islands by Alvaro de Mendaña in 1568: Translated from the Original Spanish Manuscripts Translated and edited by Lord Amherst and Basil Thomson. A Short History of China: From Ancient Dynasties to Economic Powerhouse By Gordon Kerr. Besides having the most fantastic name of any academic work on the subject I've seen, this book provides a survey of the triangle of relationships between the US, China and Taiwan through a mixture of excerpts from declassified/public primary sources and academic analysis. Obviously there is no single book that captures or can capture the story of the entire world in a comprehensive manner, forget the interesting part. Best for ages 5-12. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books … Tell us in the comments below. The Aquariums of Pyongyang by Chol Hwan-Kang and Pierre Rigoulout (2000). It is a concise and thorough introduction to the PRC's commitment to the 'soft power' grand strategy, and a must read for any student of the PRC's foreign policy history. It covers everything, from arms and armour of the samurai, to their strategies, tactics, a couple famous battles and conflicts, as well as a few maps that, whilst not the best, are understandable. The Making of Modern Japan by Marius Jansen: This is the definitive work of modern era Japan. At the same time it is useful to know what certain aristocratic Greeks thought about Persians, Egyptians and Celts, what was written about China's past during the Han dynasty by Imperial scholars, or how Conquistadors viewed themselves in relation to native peoples. It is the least academis book that I know of. He provides history and analysis while his masterful writing prevents it all from burying the reader. Verified Purchase. Separate Beds. Amazon Best Sellers Our most popular products based on sales. Confucian China and its Modern Fate, vol. 4.7 out of 5 stars 900. Just. This book is seriously tiny, a slip of a book and you could breeze through it in one sitting but its depth of content is surprising for its deceptively small size. Jan. 21, 2016. "Rutger Bregman's extraordinary new book is a revelation. A quote from Monumenta Nipponica's review of it. Greek Myths By Olivia E. Coolidge. Suitable for all ages but best for more advanced readers. A Problem From Hell: America and the Age of Genocide: 2013 Edition by Samantha Power. Chen Village by Chan, Madsen and Unger (2nd ed. The Imjin War: Japan's Sixteenth-Century Invasion of Korea and Attempt to Conquer China by Samuel Hawley (2005). It includes some discussions pertaining to Troy and the Hittites as well. Revolution and Revolutionaries: Guerrilla Movements in Latin America By Daniel Castro. The original recommended reading list thread that started it it all. The History of Panama by Robert C. Harding covers a century of history, economy and culture in Panama. It is a work that runs over the surface of almost everything Chinese history has to offer and dips its head under the water at select places to try to give the reader a real taste of what lies before them. A list of books on the Balkans really needs a look at Serbia, and Tim Judah’s book has the telling subtitle “History, Myth and the Destruction of Yugoslavia.” This is an attempt to examine what happened and how it has affected Serbs, rather than just being a tabloid attack. The Abortive Revolution by Eastman (1974) - an autopsy of the Guomandong nationalists under Chiang Kai-sheck, from their insular, inefficient bureaucracy, inability to understand why the communists were so popular to their brief dabbling with fascist dictatorship. The soldiers are seen not as an isolated elite living in fear of the local populations, but as relatively well-integrated into local communities. Our list of the best historical fiction books includes bestse Not just China but basically every major Asian conflict. $11.17 #3. A History of the Roman World: 753 to 146 BC and *From the Gracchi to Nero: A History of Rome from 133 BC to AD 68 Volume 3 by H.H. Greek Thought, Arabic Culture: The Graeco-Arabic Translation Movement in Baghdad and Early 'Abbasid Society by Dimitri Gutas A good book to showcase the ways that the Dark Ages contributed to the growth and preservation of human knowledge and the way that many Classical works were preserved after the Fall of the Roman Empire. Suitable for all ages but best for more advanced readers. The newest edition of this bestselling text is beautiful and offers a digestible version of a long and complicated time in history. Sun Yat Sen by Bergere (1998) - an authoritative portrait of the only man revered by both the Nationalists and Communists as a Founding Father of modern China. Rethinking Japanese History by Yoshihiko Amino - This book reconsiders topics in premodern Japanese history like outcasts, non-agrarian production and taxation, and Japan's position in the East Asian sphere. Discover the best Military History in Best Sellers. It is also important to note that what ancient accounts we do have had to be translated and copied through the ages, often passing through several languages before being translated into the surviving editions we have here. *Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky. Just be a little bit careful, Finkelstein works in his "low chronology" without preface, which is good for his inteded audience, but bad for a broader view, as it remains contentious. From Earliest Times to 1600 (Second Edition, 2002) and Sources of Japanese Tradition: Vol 2. Suitable for all ages but best for more advanced readers. The series does not take the more direct route, that one would find in the Cambridge histories. 11. Ancient Mexico and Central America: Archaeology and Culture History By Susan Toby Evans. Important: Notice the heading here! The Paraguay Reader: History, Culture, Politics by Peter Lambert and Andrew Nickson. However, certainly not for casual reading. (Available for free to read on Project Gutenberg. ), *The Picture of Dorian Gray By Oscar Wilde. Amazon Best Sellers Our most popular products based on sales. Hawley uses mostly Korean sources for this book and writes from a Korean perspective, so the book does suffer from a pro-Korean bias. - A.D. 476, The Soviet Experiment: Russia, the USSR, and the Successor States, *Soviet Tragedy: A History of Socialism in Russia, Voices of Glasnost: Interviews with Gorbachev's Reformers, Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire, *George Washington's War: The Saga of the American Revolution, From Sea to Shining Sea: From the War of 1812 to the Mexican War; The Saga of America's Expansion, None Died in Vain: The Saga of the American Civil War, *A First-Class Temperament: The Emergence of Franklin Roosevelt, *No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, Traitor to His Class: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, *Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, *The Very Best Men: The Daring Early Years of the CIA. US Taiwan Strait Policy: The Origins of Strategic Ambiguity by Dean P. Chen. This book is not only meticulously researched, but engagingly written. *Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C Gwynne (Also available on CD. The Confusions of Pleasure: Commerce and Culture in Ming Society by Timothy Brook (1998). His book, Under the Black Flag, presents much of the work presented in those efforts in an accessible style for mainstream readers. By Charlotte Ahlin. Scullard are easily accessible guides to ancient Rome. A Forest of Kings: The Untold Story of the Ancient Maya by David Friedel and Linda Schele. Spider Eaters: A Memoir by Rae Yang is all at once a deeply personal, moving and immensely valuable autobiographical account of the Cultural Revolution through the eyes of a woman who lived it. A detailed and accessible account of the social and economic changes over the course of China's last native dynasty, Brook shows great economy in this work, covering a wide variety of topics in illuminating detail, while remaining quite readable. The Great Caliphs: The Golden Age of the 'Abbasid Empire by Amira Bennison (2009): A more modern survey of the 'Abbasid period which is extremely useful for discussing not only the reign of the Caliphs, but the great developments that the Islamic world underwent during this "golden age" of Islamic endeavor (science, philosophy, history, law, etc) Extremely readable and highly recommended. By Charlotte Ahlin. The Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Warfare, Vol. Review of it from the Times of London. Suitable for all ages but best for more advanced readers. Another statistical study collected among North Korean refugees in both northeastern China and in South Korea. The newest of the three books, Swope writes from a Chinese perspective and uses a lot of Chinese primary sources. *Important: *The Second Edition is greatly expanded and the texts have been more accurately retranslated, with more explanatory material. By Daniel W. Drezner | July 27, 2009, 5:46 PM. Crone, ed. This Is China: The First 5,000 Years by Haiwang Yuan: This should be the standard text in every introductory class to Chinese history. Voices of Early Modern Japan: Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life during the Age of the Shoguns by Constantin Vaporis is a very reader-accessible collection of primary sources from the Edo Period on a very wide range of subjects. For instance, was this history a romantic account written by a soldier who participated in the struggles it chronicles and does it stereotype and vilify the enemy? Life in Biblical Israel by Philip J. $4.99 #2. This book of his talks about India’s history after it gained independence from the British. Recommended for ages 5-12. Every human needs it. It details the massive influx of modern technologies that various Japanese companies were more than happy to incorporate and invest resources into. Not only is the book an especially poignant story told by Death, but Mr. Corduner has an exceedingly rich voice, carrying the subtleties of the narrative perfectly." Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant. 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If you're looking for an in-depth analysis, this isn't the best book, as it really only shines in terms of it's accurate references. Buy on Amazon. https://www.facebook.com/rickroll548Reddit AMA: https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/mx53y/i_am_youtube_user_cotter548_aka_the_inventor_of/As long … A fantastic window into the bloodiest civil war in human history, examining why, scarcely a year after marching through Beijing and burning down the Summer Palace, the Western powers then throw their support behind the Qing Dynasty in crushing the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, as well as narrating Zeng Guofan's campaign against the Taiping. *The History of the World in Six Glasses by Tom Standage. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the American History Book Prize, What Hath God Wrought the Transformation of America, 1815–1848 is the fifth addition to the highly acclaimed series, Oxford History of the United States. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. It’s a process, and it watch here works, but with today’s technology and offerings, things can be much simpler. Samurai, Warfare and the State in Early Medieval Japan by Karl Friday - A great book that goes far more into detail than most people could wish for surrounding, well, samurai and Japanese warfare. Find the top 100 most popular items in Amazon Books Best Sellers. (Available for free to read on Project Gutenberg. This is not the most comprehensive text on the war but it gives an excellent introduction. A very interesting comparative read to the accounts given in Barbara Demick and Bradley Martin's books; Haggard and Noland argue that the famine's origins lie in 1988 with the impending collapse of the Soviet Union (and thus North Korea's source of cheap fertilizer, oil, and gas). The Internet is a go-to source for learning about history, but don’t forget about the numerous libraries all across the globe that are home to some of the world’s best history books. Rome Antics By David MacAulay is an illustrated book on ancient Rome recommended for ages 5-12. Ancient Aegean for Kids Best for ages 5-12. Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation Kristin Kobes Du Mez. I've argued with myself on if it should be here or not. The Story of Beowulf By Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall is an illustrated edition of the classic epic. (Both available on Kindle.). A New Economic History of Argentina by Gerardo Della Paolera and Alan M. Taylor.

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