This edited volume moves beyond the traditional examination of the treaty ports of China and Japan as places of cultural interaction. It moves `beyond the Bund', presenting instead the history of material culture, the everyday life of the residents of the treaty ports beyond the…
by Fairey, Jack, Brunero, Donna, Farrell, Brian P.
Asia was the principle focus of empire-builders from Alexander and Akbar to Chinggis Khan and Qianlong and yet, until now, there has been no attempt to provide a comprehensive history of empire in the region. Empire in Asia addresses the need for a thorough survey of the topic. …