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Asia General Information An Abridged History of Central Asia
This is an online abridged history of Central Asia. It is a framed site, so be sure you have the latest browsers to view it.
The Choson Dynasty
From the University of California, Berkeley, comes a gateway for the study of Korea.
Kings of the Choson Dynasty
Take a look at this list of the Kings of the Choson Dynasty of Korea.
Western Powers Arrive First Modern Period
This describes the western trade with China, in the late 18th to early 19th centuries.
China
China Unique
This informative site is a guide about China. It includes information on the history and culture of this country.
Emergence of Modern China
This section of the history of China discusses the emergence of Modern China.
The Hidden Power
Learn about the Palace Eunuchs of Imperial China from this excerpt of the book Hidden Power: The Palace Eunuchs of Imperial China by Mary M. Anderson.
History of Thailand
From the Tourism Authority of Thailand web site, take a look at this brief history of the country.
Rapid Population Growth in China
This is an essay on the population growth of China during the 17th and 18th centuries by Yokohama Shiritsu Daigaku Ronso.
Rise of the Manchus
This is a short history of the rise of the Manchu dynasty in China.
Selections from The Hai-lu
Learn about the rest of the world from the Chinese point of view from this page. Japan
Chado: The Way of the Tea
At this site by Prof. Kimiko Gunji you will learn about the Tea Ceremony and it's history. A great way to discover some traditional culture of Japan.
Japan Seminar Extracts
Learn a little about the history of Japan from these extracts of a seminar on Japan, at Warwick University.
Japanese History: Edo Period
Information and resources about the Edo Period of Japanese history from the Schauwecker's Guide to Japan.
Marine time Explorations of the coast of Japan
This paper written by Jim Mockford examines the exploration of the coast of Japan in the late 18th century by Europeans, specifically Americans and possibly open a trade market with that country. Note this article is only a draft, as such, if you want to cite it in your own work, please get permission from the author.
Mathematicians of Japan
This page is a listing of Japanese mathematicians of the 18th century. From the History of Mathematics site by David E. Joyce, Clark University.
Tokugawa Japan Period
This site contains information about this era of Japan's history. This site was put together by Richard Hooker. India
British India
From the Victorian Web, here is a short article on the British in India by David Cody.
History of India.
This web site is a short history of India. An excellent resource for writing papers and general knowledge.
History of the Roma
Learn the history of these misunderstood people whose origins are in India. These folks are better known as the Gypsies.
A Short History of Bombay
This page is a short history of Bombay.
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