Miller, John H., 1941-

Modern East Asia : an introductory history / John H. Miller. - Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, c2008. - xxvii, 235 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.

"An East gate book."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-226) and index.

Introduction: East Asia as a region -- East Asia's foundations -- East Asia in 1800 -- A clash of civilizations -- The development of nationalism -- The rise of imperial Japan -- The turbulent 1920s and 1930s -- The Pacific War -- From postwar to Cold War -- The late Cold War -- Post-Cold War trends -- East Asia' s future.

9780765618221 (cloth : alk. paper) 0765618222 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780765618238 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0765618230 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2007001675


East Asia--History.
Southeast Asia--History.

DS511 / .M53 2008

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