The Great Empires of Asia

Jim Masselos, Jonathan Fenby, Jim Masselos

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Thames & Hudson
01 September 2018

History; Asian history

Asian empires led the world economically, scientifically and culturally for hundreds of years, and posed a constant challenge to the countries of Europe. How and why did those empires gain such power, and lose it? What legacies did they leave?

This major book brings together a team of distinguished historians and 200 illustrations to survey seven great Asian empires that rose and fell between 800 CE and the mid-20th century: the Mongol Empire, Ming Dynasty of China, Khmer Empire, Ottoman Empire, Safavid Empire of Persia, Mughal Empire of India and the Meiji Restoration in Japan.

Splendidly illustrated and compellingly written, The Great Empires of Asia shows how those seven empires played a key role in forming todays global civilization and how, with the renewed ascendancy of Asia, their legacies will help shape the continents future.

By: Jim Masselos
Foreword by: Jonathan Fenby
Edited by: Jim Masselos
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm,
Weight: 280g
ISBN: 9780500294420
ISBN 10: 0500294429
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 September 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: The Distinctiveness of Asian Empires * 1. Central Asia: The Mongols 1206-1405 * 2. China: The Ming 1368-1644 * 3. South East Asia: The Khmer 802-1566 * 4. Asia Minor and Beyond: The Ottomans 1281-1922 * 5. Persia: The Safavids 1501-1722 * 6. India: The Mughals 1526-1868 * 7. Japan: The Meiji Restoration 1868-1945

Reviews for The Great Empires of Asia

'Winningly straightforward … a reliable and palatable introduction to a fascinating subject' - Geographical Magazine 'Passionate … the authors go beyond scholarship to give a bountiful review of Asia’s kingdoms' - The Oxford Times 'Splendidly illustrated … vivid and accessible' - Asian Lite