Asia
Ancient traditions and modern ambitions collide in the world's most populous continent, where centuries-old cultures shape tomorrow's innovations and power dynamics. Here you'll find sweeping accounts of economic transformation, intimate portraits of social change, and deep explorations of the forces driving Asia's pivotal role in the twenty-first century.
Asia Book Summaries
Russia and the Russians
A History
History
Russia
Russian History
The Ottomans
Khans, Caesars and Caliphs
History
Middle East
World History
The Light at the End of the World
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Wabi-Sabi
Japan
Romance
Japanese Literature
Trump vs. China
Facing America's Greatest Threat
Politics
China
History
Hidden Hand
Exposing How the Chinese Communist Party is Reshaping the World
China
Politics
History
A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders
Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps
History
Geography
Politics
The Loom of Time
Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China
History
Politics
Middle East
The Latehomecomer
A Hmong Family Memoir
Memoir
Book Club
History
The Milk Lady of Bangalore
An Unexpected Adventure
Memoir
India
Travel
King of Kings
The Iranian Revolution—A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation
History
Politics
Middle East
Love in the Big City
Queer
LGBT
Romance
All the Lovers in the Night
Japan
Contemporary
Japanese Literature
Fifty Words for Rain
Historical Fiction
Book Club
Japan
Catfish and Mandala
A Two-Wheeled Voyage Through the Landscape and Memory of Vietnam
Travel
Memoir
Asia
Has China Won? The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy
China
Politics
History
The Mountains Sing
Historical Fiction
Book Club
Asia
