East Asia: A New History 4e

Pinyin spellings for Chinese words are recognizable and valuable to even beginning students.Expanded coverage of Korea and Vietnam deepens students' knowledge of the histories of these two influential countries.Extensive coverage of Daoism provides students with a richer understanding of the topic.Biographies of key figures in a number of chapters capture student interest and offer a unique and personal window into the trends and issues of the past.Coverage of contemporary Japan and China reflects the current situations and developments in that part of the world.A large number of maps and illustrations help students understand history.