A Biography of Cao Cao
Rafe de Crespigny is an Australian sinologist, now aged 90. He specialises in the history of the Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. His…
The enigma of China’s economy
The 18th century was the most prosperous age in China’s history. Post 18th century China’s economy declined. (Chinese Society in the 18th century by Susan…
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By Scott Berry
A Stranger in Tibet is a fascinating book on the journey of a Japanese Zen monk into forbidden Tibet in 1900. He was the first…
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The Datai (Part 4)
This resort is a gem. One can spend 3 days on its grounds without the need to venture out. Two jungle walks are provided complimentary…
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A Daughter of Han
This is the life story of a Chinese peasant who lived from 1867 to 1938. Born in Peng Lai, a city in Shantung, facing Manchuria…
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The Datai (Part 3)
A Good morning photo from Datai Langkawi. From the pool and pavilion at the left, a series of cascading steps take you down to the…
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The Datai (Part 2)
The Datai has a wonderful fine sand beach. The Datai beach is much better than the Emerald Bay at Pangkor Laut Resort. It has more…
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The Datai
The Datai Langkawi is a member of the Leading Hotels of The World, an organisation known for its luxurious and unique hotels. Nestled inside a…
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Six Records of a Floating Life
This memoir on six distinct areas of the life of a Ching dynasty scholar, Shen Fu, was written in 1809. We only have four records…
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Thou Art Understood
This slim and compact book punched above its weight. I bought it in 2014 from the National Palace Museum of Taipei. Published by the National…
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Mission With Mountbatten
This diary is a must for all historians interested in the events that led to the Partition. Alan Campbell-Johnson at that time was the press…
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