Asia in the Making of Europe by Donald F. Lach (English) Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Asia in the Making of Europe by Donald F. Lach This monumental series, acclaimed as a "masterpiece of comprehensive scholarship" in the "New York Times Book Review," reveals the impact of Asia's high civilizations on the development of modern Western society. The authors examine the ways in which European encounters with Asia have altered the development of Western society, art, literature, science, and religion since the Renaissance.In Volume III: "A Century of Advance," the authors have researched seventeenth-century European writings on Asia in an effort to understand how contemporaries saw Asian societies and peoples. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This monumental series, acclaimed as a "masterpiece of comprehensive scholarship" in the New York Times Book Review, reveals the impact of Asias high civilizations on the development of modern Western society. The authors examine the ways in which European encounters with Asia have altered the development of Western society, art, literature, science, and religion since the Renaissance. In Volume III: A Century of Advance, the authors have researched seventeenth-century European writings on Asia in an effort to understand how contemporaries saw Asian societies and peoples. Author Biography Donald F. Lach is the Bernadotte E. Schmitt Professor Emeritus in modern history at the University of Chicago. Table of Contents Book Three (Part III Continued) List of Abbreviations Note to Illustrations List of Illustrations List of Maps 14. Continental Southeast Asia: Malaya, Pegu, Arakan, Cambodia, and Laos 1. Malaya 2. Pegu and Arakan 3. Cambodia and Laos 15. Siam 1. Iberian and Dutch Accounts 2. Narai (r. 1656-88) and the French 3. The Physical Environment 4. State Service and Administration 5. Society, Culture, and Buddhism 16. Vietnam 1. First Notices 2. The Nguyen and the Christians 3. Tongking under the Trinh 17. Insulindia: The Western Archipelago 1. Java A. Development of the Literature B. Geography and the Landscape C. Batavia, the Metropole and Its Hinterland D. Character, Customs, Society, and Culture E. Political Life F. Economics and Trade 2. Bali 3. Sumatra A. Placement, Climate, and Products B. Acheh and Other Towns C. Populace, Customs, and Beliefs D. Economy and Polity 4. Borneo 18. Insulindia: The Eastern Archipelago and the Austral Lands 1. The Moluccas 2. Amboina (Ambon) 3. The Bandas 4. Celebes 5. The Lesser Sundas 6. Insular Southeast Asias Eastern and Southern Periphery: New Guinea, the Pacific Islands, and Australia A. New Guinea and Neighboring Islands B. Australia and New Zealand 19. The Philippines and the Marianas (Ladrones) 1. "Indios" (Filipinos) and Spainards 2. Deeper Penetrations 3. Mindanao and Jolo 4. Guam and the Marianas (Ladrones) Index Details ISBN0226467546 Author Donald F. Lach Short Title ASIA IN THE MAKING OF EUROPE V Pages 568 Series Asia in the Making of Europe Vol. III Language English ISBN-10 0226467546 ISBN-13 9780226467542 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 2 Year 1993 DOI 10.1604/9780226467542 Imprint University of Chicago Press Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1993-06-15 NZ Release Date 1993-06-15 US Release Date 1993-06-15 UK Release Date 1993-06-15 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 1993-06-15 DEWEY 950 Illustrations 101 halftones Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161780265;

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