This book takes an unprecedented comparative approach in examining East Asia. Part in-depth reference, part handy guidebook this manual serves both travelers an

Charts the critical developments that culminated in the emergence of this region in the eighth century as a coherent entity, with a shared religion, state philo

The East Asian War of 1592 to 1598 was the only extended war before modern times to involve Japan, Korea, and China. It devastated huge swathes of Korea and led