Select List of Books ... Relating to the Far East

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Select List of Books ... Relating to the Far East

EN·~2 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

0:01
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SELECT LIST OF BOOKS (WITH REFERENCES TO PERIODICALS) RELATING TO THE FAR EAST

0:29
3

PREFATORY NOTE

10:11
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SELECT LIST OF BOOKS (WITH REFERENCES TO PERIODICALS) RELATING TO THE FAR EAST

0:05
5

RUSSIA: HISTORY, POLITICS, ETC.

13:55
6

RUSSIAN EXPANSION

11:26
7

TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILROAD

12:45
8

TIBET

5:12
9

MANCHURIA

9:35
10

JAPAN

17:44

Description

A meticulously assembled guide, this volume brings together a wealth of titles that illuminate the political and economic landscape of the Far East as understood in the early 1900s. Organized by region and theme, it offers quick reference to works on Russia, its expansion, the Trans‑Siberian railway, Tibet, Manchuria, Japan, Korea, and the complex web of international relations that tied the area to America and Europe. The clear indexing makes it easy to locate specific subjects, whether you’re tracing the rise of Russian sea power or exploring the cultural currents of Japan.

The list goes beyond English‑language publications, citing important foreign‑language studies that shed light on trade, demographics, and strategic ambitions across the continent. Scholars, students, and curious listeners will find a solid foundation for deeper research, with each entry pointing to a larger conversation about the forces shaping the region at the turn of the century. This compilation serves as a gateway to the rich historiography of a world in transition.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (169K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-01-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.