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  • The revolt in Arabia
    C. Snouck Hurgronje
    The revolt in Arabia, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned cop...
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    18,89 €

  • Modern India
    William Eleroy Curtis
    Modern India, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of t...
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    31,34 €

  • The Annotated Laozi
    Paul Fischer
    A clear translation and helpful explanations illuminate this ancient classic of self-cultivation for a modern audience. ...
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    121,49 €

  • Śambūka and the Rāmāyaṇa Tradition
    Aaron Sherraden
    This book details the developmental history of narratives that affirm, condemn, modify, or ignore the controversial execution of Śambūka, a minor Rāmāyaṇa character of low social standing. Changing socio-political sentiments throughout Indian history have forced numerous revisions to the Śambūka story, placing it in an underappreciated position of influence. ...
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    158,20 €

  • Protestant Christianity in Modern Korean History
    Dae Young Ryu
    This book is a collection of articles that Professor Dae Young Ryu, a leading authority on the history of Korean Protestantism and the author of A History of Protestantism in Korea, wrote. The fourteen articles offered are grouped into five categories: The Origin and Characteristics of Korean Protestantism; American Missionaries and Late Joseon Korea; the Japanese Imperial Cult...
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    18,04 €

  • Protestant Christianity in Modern Korean History
    Dae Young Ryu
    This book is a collection of articles that Professor Dae Young Ryu, a leading authority on the history of Korean Protestantism and the author of A History of Protestantism in Korea, wrote. The fourteen articles offered are grouped into five categories: The Origin and Characteristics of Korean Protestantism; American Missionaries and Late Joseon Korea; the Japanese Imperial Cult...
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    23,22 €

  • Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah - Volume 2
    Sir Burton
    Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah - Volume 2, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and d...
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    30,69 €

  • Persia Revisited
    Sir Thomas Gordon
    Persia Revisited, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies ...
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    21,80 €

  • Tangled Territories
    Abhirup Das
    In the vast expanse of Asia, where history, culture, and geopolitics intertwine, few issues have sparked as much intrigue and tension as China’s territorial disputes with various countries in the region. This book, 'Tangled Territories: China and Asia,' embarks on a compelling journey to shed light on the complexities, historical roots, and geopolitical implications of these in...
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    48,59 €

  • Samurai Trails
    Kirtland
    Samurai Trails: A Chronicle of Wanderings on the Japanese High Road, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and de...
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    23,82 €

  • Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan
    William Taylor
    Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not ma...
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    21,32 €

  • las Crosses
    Apple An
    If you crave stories of resilient people who follow their heads, hearts, and dreams, and if you like light-hearted humor and fast-paced page-turners, then you’ll love Apple An’s inspirational account.Fleeing the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 and fueled by a burning desire for a better life, Apple embarks on a daring journey to pursue her doctoral education...
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    10,41 €

  • Imperial Japan on Screen, 1931-2022
    Bob Herzberg
    This book deals with film depictions of Imperial Japan from the time it was a totalitarian power to the productions of recent years. It especially covers wartime depictions, as well as the historical events that inspire the stories behind these productions. In the 1930s, Hollywood gave us the likeable Mr. Moto at the same time Japan was set on its expansionist course. When war ...
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    73,11 €

  • Peeps at Many Lands-India
    John Finnemore / Mortimer Menpes
    Peeps at Many Lands-India, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanne...
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    20,63 €

  • A Peep into Toorkisthan
    Rollo Gillespie Burslem
    A Peep into Toorkisthan, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned ...
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    22,68 €

  • Shifting Gears in China
    Richard Kirkby
    Following on from four years in China during the final throes of the Cultural Revolution - told in Intruder in Mao’s Realm - after 1980, Richard Kirkby became a serial visitor to the country. This, his second volume of China tales, sees him appearing in a variety of guises: academic researcher, thwarted business go-between, antiques hunter, earnest peace envoy. His wide-eyed tr...
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    24,00 €

  • Decolonisation in the age of globalisation
    Chi-kwan Mark
    Drawing extensively on the declassified British archives and Chinese sources, this book explores how Britain and China negotiated for Hong Kong’s future, and how Anglo-Chinese relations flourished after 1984. This original study argues that Thatcher was a pragmatic neoliberal, and the British diplomacy of ’educating’ China yielded mixed results. ...
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    157,25 €

  • Recent Essays And Writings
    Jawaharlal Nehru.
    This collection of essays and speeches by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, covers a wide variety of topics from politics and economics to literature and culture. Nehru’s eloquence and intelligence shine through in every essay, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in Indian history and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being cul...
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    34,74 €

  • China moderna
    Captivating History
    Repasemos los últimos 120 años de historia china, desde los inicios del país como un imperio obsoleto y en apuros a finales del siglo XIX hasta convertirse en una superpotencia comunista totalitaria.La radical transformación de China desde una monarquía dinástica a un régimen comunista dominante en el mundo resulta muy atractiva para lectores de todas las edades e intereses, y ...
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    20,16 €

  • Off the Record
    Fay Ferington
    Off the Record is the unauthorized, unfolding, real-time account of an army nurse’s year-long tour in Vietnam. She captured her reflections within a day, or even minutes of the conflicts and encounters, creating a sequentially unfolding and captivating account. Also a budding photographer, she shares her private photographs from that time. This personal journal reveals how comb...
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    15,50 €

  • 申泮文的西南联大（文版）
    申泮文
    在西南联大前后九年的近万师生中， 申泮文先生是极罕见的经历了从长沙临大、湘黔滇旅行团到昆明联大全过程，并最后押运三校公物北返，为联大划上句号的一 位：他作为南开大学化学系青年教员，在1946 年 7 月联大复员时参加清华、北大、南开三校联合迁运委员会，被委派为三校第二批 300 吨公物北运任务的押运组主任押运员，历经一年艰险，于 1947 年 7 月结束押运任务，到北平交割清华、北大公物，回到天津，至此为西南联大画上旬号。 更为难得的是，他熬过动荡岁月，将丰富、详尽的原始文字和图像记录保存了下来。 本书由申泮文的女儿申红和助手车云霞共同编选，分为文版和图版两册；文版收入申先生撰写于不同时期的回忆联大生活、联大人的文字，以及所保存的与联大师友的通讯往来；图版收入申先生所保存的从南迁到北返的九年间的大量联大生活照片，以及后期...
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    41,43 €

  • 申泮文的西南联大（图版）
    申泮文
    在西南联大前后九年的近万师生中， 申泮文先生是极罕见的经历了从长沙临大、湘黔滇旅行团到昆明联大全过程，并最后押运三校公物北返，为联大划上句号的一 位：他作为南开大学化学系青年教员，在1946 年 7 月联大复员时参加清华、北大、南开三校联合迁运委员会，被委派为三校第二批 300 吨公物北运任务的押运组主任押运员，历经一年艰险，于 1947 年 7 月结束押运任务，到北平交割清华、北大公物，回到天津，至此为西南联大画上旬号。 更为难得的是，他熬过动荡岁月，将丰富、详尽的原始文字和图像记录保存了下来。本书由申泮文的女儿申红和助手车云霞共同编选，分为文版和图版两册；文版收入申先生撰写于不同时期的回忆联大生活、联大人的文字，以及所保存的与联大师友的通讯往来；图版收入申先生所保存的从南迁到北返的九年间的大量联大生活照片，以及后期与联大、联大人相关的照片，其中很...
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    62,37 €

  • China in Convulsion; Volume 1
    Arthur Henderson Smith
    Arthur Henderson Smith’s gripping account of the 1911 Chinese Revolution offers a vivid portrait of a nation in crisis. Drawing on his own experiences as a Christian missionary in China, Smith provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the social, political, and economic forces that led to the collapse of the Qing dynasty and the birth of a new Chinese republic.This work has...
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    41,48 €

  • A Few Words Anent The Red’ Pamphlet. By One Who Has Served Under The Marquis Of Dalhousie
    Charles of the Bengal civil s... Allen
    This pamphlet, written by Charles Allen of the Bengal Civil Service, is a fascinating glimpse into the world of British colonialism in India. Drawing on his own experiences working under the Marquis of Dalhousie, Allen provides a scathing critique of British policies in India and the impact they had on the local population. At the same time, he offers a nuanced look at the comp...
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    29,59 €

  • A Narrative Of Four Months’ Campaign In India, 1845-6
    J W. Baldwin
    This book recounts the experiences of Baldwin, a British officer serving in India in the mid-19th century, during a four-month campaign against hostile forces in the region. The narrative provides valuable insights into the military and political conditions of the time, as well as the personal experiences and perspectives of those involved in the conflict.This work has been sel...
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    32,81 €

  • Letters From Simpkin the Second to His ... Brother ... Containing an Humble Description of the Trial of Warren Hastings. to Which Are Added, Several Letters
    Ralph Broome
    In this collection of letters, Simpkin the Second provides a detailed account of the trial of Warren Hastings, a British colonial administrator who was accused of corruption and abuse of power during his time in India. Written by Ralph Broome, this book offers a unique perspective on this important event in British colonial history.This work has been selected by scholars as bei...
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    34,74 €

  • A Mission to the Mysore With Scenes and Facts Illustrative of India, Its People, and Its Religion
    Henry Haigh / William Arthur
    This book is a firsthand account of a mission to the Mysore region of India in the mid-19th century. It covers topics such as the local people, their customs and beliefs, and the challenges and opportunities of missionary work in a foreign culture. With its engaging storytelling and detailed descriptions, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and religious la...
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    42,40 €

  • The Maharaja of Kashmir
    Jogendra Chandra Basu
    This book offers a fascinating account of the political struggles and cultural tensions in the princely state of Kashmir in the early 20th century. Basu, a prominent Bengali lawyer and nationalist, provides an insider’s view of the complex relations between the Hindu Maharaja and his Muslim subjects, as well as the role of British colonialism in shaping the fate of the region. ...
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    34,64 €

  • A Manual of the Tinnevelly District in the Presidency of Madras
    A J Stuart
    A comprehensive guide to the geography, history, culture, and society of the Tinnevelly district in southern India, written by a British colonial official. The author provides detailed information on the region’s flora and fauna, language and religion, economics and politics, and social structure and customs. The book also includes maps, charts, and illustrations to aid readers...
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    37,51 €

  • Letters to and From the Government of Madras, Relative to the Disturbances in Canara, in April,1837
    F. C. Brown
    This collection of letters provides a rare glimpse into the British colonial government in Madras and the events surrounding the disturbances in Canara in April 1837. The letters, written by both government officials and citizens, offer a firsthand account of life in colonial India.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowled...
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    35,68 €


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