The Asia category has 136 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.1★ across 115 ratings. The most-rated is Two Trees Make a Forest.
Japanese Language & Culture
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Are you planning a trip to Japan? Would you like to enjoy an unforgettable experience? Are you learning Japanese, and would you like to know how to use the language in the correct way? If you answered “yes” to at least one of those previous questions, then this audiobook is for you. This book will help you to know the ins and outs of Japanese society and walk among the people as if you were one of them. Here is a preview of what this audiobook will do: Walks you through the history of etiquette in Japan and helps you understand the importance of it in modern society Helps you avoid social ostracization Ensures that your trip to Japan is not only more enjoyable, but the memories you make there will all be happy and fun-filled instead of embarrassing Enriches your social skills not only in Japan but across other cultures, as well You will have a different understanding of social interaction when you are done with this book. If you’re ready to improve your social skills and enjoy the tranquil and colorful life of Japan, then buy Japanese Language & Culture now. It’s up to you to take action and reap the rewards waiting for you!
©2020 JPInsiders (P)2020 JPInsiders
History of China
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If you want to discover the captivating history of China, then pay attention... The history of China is complex - perhaps, more complex than that of other nations. The ethnic groups that compose China go back to prehistoric times, and each group lent its own color to the enormous nation. It is not like a diluted mixture of all its cultures; rather, it is a collage. Yet, there are immutable elements still present today. Rice originated in China, and so did stir-frying. Anyone who has enjoyed a snack or two from a delightful swimming pool imitates the same practice in the water towns of China from times past. Brocade and printed silk fabrics were first created in China. Iridescent porcelain is a product of the Ming dynasty. The Chinese were among the first to develop blast furnaces. They were the first to invent fireworks and gunpowder. And the list goes on and on. As you listen to this book, you will note that history tends to repeat itself in the rise and fall of the many dynasties of China. However, you will also notice that there are clear distinctions between one era and the next. In History of China: A Captivating Guide to Chinese History, Including Events Such as the First Emperor of China, the Mongol Conquests of Genghis Khan, the Opium Wars, and the Cultural Revolution, you will discover topics such as: The Land of the Yellow Emperor Imperial China Emerges The Supremacy of the Han, 202 BCE - 220 CE The Golden Age: The Tang Dynasty, 618 - 907 The Song Dynasty, 960 - 1279 Kublai Khan: The Yuan Dynasty, 1271 - 1368 The Great Ming Dynasty, 1368 - 1644 The Rise of the Qing, 1636 - 1912 Revolutionary Madness The Republic of China to the People’s Republic of China And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about the history of China, scroll up and click the "buy now" button!
©2020 Captivating History (P)2020 Captivating History
Warriors of the Cloisters
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Warriors of the Cloisters tells how key cultural innovations from Central Asia revolutionized medieval Europe and gave rise to the culture of science in the West. Medieval scholars rarely performed scientific experiments, but instead contested issues in natural science, philosophy, and theology using the recursive argument method. This highly distinctive and unusual method of disputation was a core feature of medieval science, the predecessor of modern science. We know that the foundations of science were imported to Western Europe from the Islamic world, but until now the origins of such key elements of Islamic culture have been a mystery. In this provocative book, Christopher I. Beckwith traces how the recursive argument method was first developed by Buddhist scholars and was spread by them throughout ancient Central Asia. He shows how the method was adopted by Islamic Central Asian natural philosophers - most importantly by Avicenna, one of the most brilliant of all medieval thinkers - and transmitted to the West when Avicenna's works were translated into Latin in Spain in the 12th century by the Jewish philosopher Ibn Da'ud and others. During the same period the institution of the college was also borrowed from the Islamic world. The college was where most of the disputations were held, and became the most important component of medieval Europe's newly formed universities. As Beckwith demonstrates, the Islamic college also originated in Buddhist Central Asia. Using in-depth analysis of ancient Buddhist, Classical Arabic, and Medieval Latin writings, Warriors of the Cloisters transforms our understanding of the origins of medieval scientific culture.
©2012 Princeton University Press (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
The Persian Wars, Volume 1
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Unquestionably, Herodotus has left mankind one of the world's greatest works of literature. But what, precisely, is it? The Persian Wars is part history, part geography, part anthropology...and completely entertaining. It possesses a charm that is legendary. However, over and above this, Herodotus has succeeded for all time in brilliantly expressing the conflict between the ideal of the free man defending his liberty within a state based on the rule of law, and that of the despot who bases his rule on brute force and whose subjects are considered slaves. In his writing we experience the impact of that great intellectual, moral, and ethical force that set the Greeks apart from the rest of the Ancient World. The Persian Wars is a magnificent epic of human triumph over the forces of tyranny, of the struggle over two diametrically opposed concepts of government...between which man must still choose today. The first four books of The Persian Wars serve as an introduction to the actual conflict itself. In this leisurely unwinding of events, people, and places, Herodotus provides the listener with a fascinating glimpse of the Ancient World. It is a marvelous journey into an exotic time filled with strange and savage tribes, beautiful cities and monuments, and - as always - born along on that inimitable charm that is unique to Herodotus. Translation by George Rawlinson.
©2003 Audio Connoisseur
The Cultural Revolution
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Cultural Revolution, then pay attention... The Cultural Revolution, known in full as the “Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution”, was launched by Mao Zedong, the chairman of the Communist Party of China, as a means of quashing capitalism in China. He wanted to ensure that the desire for a communist government would remain strong in the country long after his death. Like other previous leaders who attempted to continue to rule after their death, his attempt did not work out quite the way he had planned. Over the course of a decade, from the summer of 1966 to 1976, Mao Zedong implemented a number of changes that have led him to be known as one of the most brutal tyrants of the modern age. In The Cultural Revolution: A Captivating Guide to a Decade-Long Upheaval in China Unleashed by Mao Zedong to Preserve Chinese Communism, you will discover topics such as: Mao Zedong’s Early Life, Rise to Power, and the Government Upheaval That Changed China During the First Half of the 20th Century The Suspicion Behind the United Face The Five-Year Plan, the Great Leap Forward, and the Events Leading to the Cultural Revolution Fighting the Capitalism of the West The Introduction of Revolution The Red Guards July 20th Incident Border Clashes with the Communist Soviets Lin Biao - The Successor and Opponent Health Issues and Slipping Grip on the Revolution The 10th Congress and the Shifting of Power Mass Killings in China and Devastation in Northern China End of the Cultural Revolution Lasting Effects And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the Cultural Revolution, buy today!
©2020 Captivating History (P)2020 Captivating History
Harappa
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When one thinks of the world’s first cities, Sumer, Memphis, and Babylon are some of the first to come to mind, but if the focus then shifts to India, then Harappa and Mohenjo-daro will likely come up. These cities owe their existence to India’s oldest civilization, known as the Indus Valley Civilization or the Harappan Civilization, which was contemporary with ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt and had extensive contacts with the former, making it one of the most important early civilizations in the world. Spread out along the rivers of the Indus River Valley, hundreds of settlements began forming around 3300 BCE, eventually coalescing into a society that had all of the hallmarks of a true civilization, including writing, well-developed cities, a complex social structure, and long-distance trade. The fact that the ancient Indus Valley Civilization is also often referred to as the Harappan Civilization demonstrates how important the discovery of Harappa is. As archaeologists and historians began to uncover more of the ancient Harappa site in the 19th and early 20th centuries, a more complete picture of the city emerged, namely its importance. Research has shown that Harappa was one of the three most important Indus Valley cities, if not the most important, with several mounds of settlements uncovered that indicate building activities took place there for over 1,000 years. At its height, Harappa was a booming city of up to 50,000 people who were divided into neighborhoods by walls and who went about their daily lives in well-built, orderly streets. Harappa also had drainage systems, markets, public baths, and other large structures that may have been used for public ceremonies. Ancient Harappa was truly a thriving and vibrant city that was on par with contemporary cities in Mesopotamia such as Ur and Memphis in Egypt. The research that has been done at Harappa over the last several decades has helped scholars understand various aspects of life there, and it has provided answers to many of the questions that had previously bewildered people about the Indus Valley Civilization. Work at Harappa has revealed that settlement was quite orderly, suggesting a strong leadership structure, but at the same time details about the ancient Harappan government itself are absent. Other discoveries show that Harappa was a very active city, where neighborhoods were subject to movement and outsiders visited regularly for trade. A series of well-built streets and walls separated the neighborhoods within Harappa and moved trade traffic in and out of the city in an orderly manner. Perhaps most interestingly, Harappa became depopulated in the early 2nd millennium BCE as all Indus Valley cities did, but there are no signs of violent struggle, which make its collapse a mystery that remains to be solved. Harappa: The History of the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization's Most Famous City examines the region, the civilization that built it, and what life was like there thousands of years ago. Along with pictures and a bibliography, you will learn about Harappa like never before.
©2019 Charles River Editors (P)2019 Charles River Editors
Kintsugi
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A New York Times best seller! Have you ever heard of Kintsugi before? Do you ever feel like something is not right in your lives or relationship? Are going through such emotional pain or psychological disorder that you think that your life is already beyond repair? Are your soul, lives, and body already broken into pieces? Do you think your life is been subjected to a burden that your soul can no longer bear? Are you so depressed that you prefer isolating yourself rather than to stand up and seek professional help? Are you thinking about suicide because you think your life is miserable? This is the reason why I created this audiobook. Here, you will find everything you need to know about Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Healing the Body, Mind, and Spirit and effective ways of applying the procedures involved. My aim and objective is not just to give you the tools to free you from being depressed, remain broken and psychologically disturbed, my goal is also to teach you practical ways to actually help the broken ones feel better and be free of discrimination. I know that many times, that affected person is someone you love and care about and sometimes is better to let go; other times I believe we can all save him/her from been traumatized for the rest of his/her life. "I know this journey I will take is part of the Grand Plan, and that my instructor also has actually been sent into my life by the World." (Hinata Kobayashi) "Come down to its simplicity" (Hinata Kobayashi)
©2020 Hinata Kobayashi (P)2020 Hinata Kobayashi
What Were the Chinese Thinking
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You are not the only ones who are occasionally confused, misunderstood, and lost in the wonderful yet sophisticated Chinese system. For those of you who have committed yourself to taking a deeper, more structural and practical, modern approach to learning Chinese culture, you will find this book informative and at the same time compassionate. Award-winning novelist Vann Chow introduces in What Were The Chinese Thinking a series of important fundamental Chinese school of thoughts on all aspects of life. The book goes from simpler topics to more sophisticated topics and is sure to be as informative as it is entertaining.
©2016 Vann Chow (P)2020 Vann Chow
Dara Shukoh
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Dara Shukoh - the emperor Shah Jahan's favourite son, and heir-apparent to the Mughal throne prior to being defeated by Aurangzib - has sometimes been portrayed as an effete prince, incompetent in military and administrative matters. But his tolerance towards other faiths, and the myths and anecdotes surrounding him, continue to fuel the popular imagination. Even today, over 350 years after his death, the debate rages on: if this 'good' Mughal had ascended the throne instead of his pugnacious younger brother, how would that have changed the course of Indian history? Dara Shukoh: The Man Who Would Be King brings to life the story of this enigmatic Mughal prince. Rich in historical detail and psychological insight, it brilliantly recreates a bygone age and presents an empathetic and engaging portrait of the crown prince who was, in many ways, clearly ahead of his times.
©2019 Avik Chanda (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
The Three Kingdoms of Ancient China
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One of the most turbulent and romanticized eras in ancient Chinese history is that of the three kingdoms period. During the third century AD in China, warlords battled for supremacy. This turbulent and bloody era is known as the three kingdoms period. It's also one of the most romanticized eras in Chinese history; heroes and villains like Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Zhuge Liang have served has inspiration for poetry, novels, opera, and song in China. Perhaps the most celebrated is Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong, considered a masterpiece of Chinese literature. In The Three Kingdoms of Ancient China, you'll learn about the events before and after the three kingdoms period and its most famous characters.
©2016 Charles River Editors (P)2016 Charles River Editors
India (Spanish Edition)
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Tres manuscritos completos en un audiolibro: Historia de la India: Una Fascinante Guía por la Antigua India, la Historia Medieval, y la India Actual Incluyendo Historias Como el Imperio Maurya, el Raj Británico, Mahatma Gandhi, y más La Compañía Británica de las Indias Orientales: Una Guía Fascinante de la Compañía Inglesa que fue Creada Para la Explotación del Comercio con Asia Oriental, Sudoriental y la India La Compañía Holandesa de las Indias Orientales: Una Fascinante Guía Sobre la Primera Verdadera Corporación Multinacional y su Impacto en la Guerra de Independencia de Holanda de España La primera parte de este audiolibro incluye: El Valle del Río Indo Mitología de la Era Védica India Aria y el Gran Debate Védico Alejandro el Grande El Imperio de Chandragupta Maurya El Raj Británico El Sistema de Castas Mohandas Gandhi La Marcha de la Sal y la Independencia Vida Salvaje, Antes y Ahora Una Breve Historia del Curry El Programa Espacial ¡Y mucho, mucho más! Segunda parte de este audiolibro, usted: El primer siglo de la Compañía: Establecimiento y crecimiento de la EIC, rivales y conflictos Efectos de la EIC: Cambios en la sociedad británica, impacto en los grupos de población local y crecimiento del Imperio británico Individuos notables de la Era de la EIC. ¡Y mucho, mucho más! La tercera parte de este audiolibro incluye: Nacimiento de una corporación La compañía en ascenso La caída del gigante Estructura y organización del VOC Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (Compañía holandesa de las Indias Orientales) Lo bueno, lo malo del VOC Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (Compañía holandesa de las Indias Orientales) ¡Y mucho, mucho más! ¡Obtenga este audiolibro ahora para aprender más sobre India! Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.
©2020 Captivating History (P)2020 Captivating History
History of India
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In The History of India in 50 Events, you will explore the rich and storied culture of the Indian subcontinent. This region of the world, largely considered to be one of the cradles of civilization, has developed over a period of over 5,000 years. Consequently, this long run of history has drawn up a national history filled with intrigue, philosophy, art, architectural wonders, and the births and deaths of great men and women. Inside you will read about: Dawn of civilization Vedic period Mauryan Empire and Gupta Empire Medieval India Age of exploration and colonialism Independence and the modern age And much more! From Buddha to Gandhi, this account of Indian history is but a taste of the full spectrum of historical flavor that one can experience when exploring Indian history.
©2018 Hourly History (P)2018 Hourly History
Mughal Empire
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Discover the remarkable history of the Mughal Empire... For more than 200 years, the Mughal Empire dominated the Indian subcontinent. It became one of the largest empires on the planet, with an army of almost one million men at arms and an economy that was stronger than any other at the time. The Mughal Empire developed new art and architecture, and some of the things created during this empire are still regarded as iconic representations of India. Although most of its conquests were achieved through the application of military power, this was also a relatively liberal, pluralist empire which successfully assimilated people from varied cultural and religious background into a total population of over 150 million. Perhaps, that is surprising given that this empire originated with an invasion by nomadic Mongols from the north; the very first Mughal emperor was a direct descendant of both Genghis Khan and Tamerlane. Then, just when the Mughal Empire seemed to have become invincible, it disintegrated in an astonishingly short space of time. This book tells the story of how the Mughal Empire was able to achieve almost unimaginable power and wealth and how within the nature of that success were the elements which eventually tore the empire apart. This is the complex, exciting story of the rapid rise and even more rapid collapse of the mighty, colorful, vibrant, and complex Mughal Empire. Discover a plethora of chapters, such as: The Emergence of Babur The Reign of Akbar the Great Consolidation and Glory Art, Architecture and Science in the Mughal Empire Decline of the Mughal Empire India Falls under British Control And much more! So, if you want a concise and informative book on the Mughal Empire, simply scroll up and click the "buy now" button for instant access!
©2020 Hourly History (P)2020 Hourly History
The U.S., Japan, and Asia in International Politics: Second Edition
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The United States needs to understand each of the many Asian states in detail: while there are similarities, they all have situations that are difficult to compare. The U.S., Japan, and Asia in International Politics focuses on U.S. interests in Asia in its broadest contours - from Japan, China, and the Koreas in the east; a discussion of India in the south; and also to Afghanistan and Pakistan in the west. This book also treats Russia as an Asia-Pacific power. Author Andrew K. Hanami examines the economic, financial, trade, and security issue differences in the region. Washington is rushing to find a balance in its foreign policy goals among the differing Asia-Pacific states through such measures as: erecting trade corridors, enacting bilateral arrangements, deploying troops, and pursuing a cycle of encirclement and openness as the administration searches for stability and prosperity. This text explores if U.S. policy is improving on the problems found in a suddenly larger Asia, or in some way compounding them.
©2012 Andrew K. Hanami. (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
Walking the Kiso Road
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Take a trip to old Japan with William Scott Wilson as he travels the ancient Kiso Road, a legendary route that remains much the same today as it was hundreds of years ago. The Kisoji, which runs through the Kiso Valley in the Japanese Alps, has been in use since at least 701 CE. In the 17th century, it was the route that the daimyo (warlords) used for their biennial trips - along with their samurai and porters - to the new capital of Edo (now Tokyo). The natural beauty of the route is renowned - and famously inspired the landscapes of Hiroshige, as well as the work of many other artists and writers. Wilson, esteemed translator of samurai philosophy, has walked the road several times and is a delightful and expert guide to this popular tourist destination; he shares its rich history and lore, literary and artistic significance, cuisine and architecture, as well as his own experiences.
©2015 William Scott Wilson (P)2016 Audible, Inc.
Greater than a Tourist: Sapporo Hokkaido Japan
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With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local author, it is never too late to visit Sapporo. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guidebook will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Experience cultural, culinary delights and attractions with the guidance of a local. Slow down, and get to know the people with this invaluable guide. By the time you finish listening to this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to discover new activities at your next travel destination. Inside this travel guidebook, you will find: Visitor information from a local Tour ideas and inspiration Valuable guidebook information to save time Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.
©2020 CZYK Publishing (P)2021 CZYK Publishing
Shave My Spider!
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From the author of the number-one best-selling travel comedy That Bear Ate My Pants! Tony James Slater is quite possibly the world's worst traveler. And yet, he's thinking of doing it for a living.... Faced with buying a car and getting a real job - or taking the money and blowing it on a six-month adventure around Asia...well, there really is no contest! Who wouldn't want to visit exotic places, like Borneo, Cambodia, and China? Who wouldn't want to tackle the world's most dangerous hiking path, tangle with the Vietnamese Mafia, and suffer days in the dreaded Mongolian saddle? And who wouldn't want to try five-organ soup? All he has to do is survive long enough to realize his dreams. His rainbow-haired wife, Roo, is determined to keep him in one piece - but he's not going to make it easy. Six months around Asia will make-or-break them...literally. Join Tony and Roo on an epic journey through the weirdest and most wonderful things the continent can offer. Share their hopes and fears as they battle the wildlife, the elements, and the laws of probability to explore six fascinating and exotic countries. Together, they will prove one of the cardinal rules of travel: that nothing ever goes according to plan. Especially when you don't have one. Full of mischief and mayhem, this hilarious adventure is one you definitely don't want to miss. One thing's for sure; it ain't no holiday! This is a comedy travel memoir, covering Borneo, Vietnam, Mongolia, China, Laos, and Cambodia.
©2016 Tony James Slater (P)2019 Tantor
Take Off Your Shoes
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The Eat, Pray, Love for busy executives, Take Off Your Shoes invites the listener to join a journey of self-rediscovery. If 10 Percent Happier made you more mindful, and Wild more adventuresome, then this book will ground you and help you find your soul. A hard-charging CEO of a large enterprise, Ben Feder discovers that he is losing the very things that sustained him over his years of business success. Unsettled by his insight and determined to rebuild family relationships and rejuvenate his sense of purpose, he risks his career on a life-altering physical and emotional journey. Together with his wife and children, Feder sets off for an exotic island on a self-prescribed sabbatical year. That experience transforms them all. The writing is honest and moving, baring the author’s innermost struggles and fears, and enticing the reader to share his quest. As Feder navigates the thrills and pitfalls of his time away, he draws us into remarkable examinations of values and priorities in adult life.
©2018 Benjamin Feder (P)2019 Benjamin Feder
Beyond Shangri-La: America and Tibet's Move into the Twenty-First Century
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Beyond Shangri-La chronicles relations between the Tibetans and the United States since 1908, when a Dalai Lama first met with U.S. representatives. What was initially a distant alliance became more intimate and entangled in the late 1950s, when the Tibetan people launched an armed resistance movement against the Chinese occupiers. The Tibetans fought to oust the Chinese and to maintain the presence of the current Dalai Lama and his direction of their country. In 1958, John Kenneth Knaus volunteered to serve in a major CIA program to support the Tibetans. For the next seven years, as an operations officer working from India, from Colorado, and from Washington, D.C., he cooperated with the Tibetan rebels as they utilized American assistance to contest Chinese domination and to attain international recognition as an independent entity. Since the late 1950s, the rugged resolve of the Dalai Lama and his people and the growing respect for their efforts to free their homeland from Chinese occupation have made Tibet's political and cultural status a pressing issue in international affairs. So has the realization by nations, including the United States, that their geopolitical interests would best be served by the defeat of the Chinese and the achievement of Tibetan self-determination. Beyond Shangri-La provides unique insight into the efforts of the U.S. government and committed U.S. citizens to support a free Tibet. The book is published by Duke University Press.
©2012 Duke University Press (P)2014 Redwood Audiobooks
The Invention of China
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A provocative account showing that "China" - and its 5,000 years of unified history - is a national myth, created only a century ago with a political agenda that persists to this day. China's current leadership lays claim to a 5,000-year-old civilization, but "China" as a unified country and people, Bill Hayton argues, was created far more recently by a small group of intellectuals. In this compelling account, Hayton shows how China's present-day geopolitical problems - the fates of Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang, and the South China Sea - were born in the struggle to create a modern nation-state. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reformers and revolutionaries adopted foreign ideas to "invent" a new vision of China. By asserting a particular, politicized version of the past the government bolstered its claim to a vast territory stretching from the Pacific to Central Asia. Ranging across history, nationhood, language, and territory, Hayton shows how the Republic's reworking of its past not only helped it to justify its right to rule a century ago - but continues to motivate and direct policy today.
©2020 Bill Hayton (P)2020 Tantor