This is a wonderful history of Shanghai told through interlocking portraits of several Chinese who played prominent roles in Shanghai history from 1900 to 1946.…
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Excellent – Out in the Midday Sun: The British in Malaya 1880-1960
This is an excellent history of the British in Malaya. The period covered is from 1880 to 1960. It is well-written and full of anecdotes…
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Delightful – No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency – The Complete Series (2009)
This series has its charm. The characters are well fleshed out and likable. But the plots are rather simplistic and if you are looking for…
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