Michael Kort

  • 10

    Catalog books

  • 7

    Works

  • 1991 to 2010

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Michael Kort writes with a teacher’s clarity about East Asia’s modern complexities. In Handbook of Eastern Asia he condenses political developments, economic trends, and social change into a concise reference that helps readers navigate the region’s shifting alliances, institutions, and historical legacies without oversimplification.

Kort’s approach emphasizes accessible synthesis over exhaustive detail: timelines, thematic chapters, and comparative framing let readers quickly locate context and follow continuities across countries. This handbook suits students and general readers seeking a reliable, compact guide to the region’s recent history and contemporary dynamics.

Best Place To Start

Handbook Of Eastern Asia, The

21st Century • 2003 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Comprehensive regional surveys • Clear, structured introductions • Accessible academic reference

Genres and themes: History • Regional studies • East Asia

Who this author is best for: For readers who want a concise, organized overview of East Asia's modern history and reference-ready coverage for study or quick orientation.

Start with the Handbook of Eastern Asia to get a broad, chaptered survey and use chapter headings to jump to specific countries or themes.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Handbook Of Eastern Asia, The

    21st Century • 2003 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 272 pages.

  2. The Columbia Guide to the Cold War

    Columbia Univ Pr • 1998 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 366 pages.

  3. The Soviet Colossus: History and Aftermath

    M E Sharpe Inc • 1995 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 391 pages.

  4. The Soviet Colossus: The Rise and Fall of the USSR

    M E Sharpe Inc • 1992 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1992 • 365 pages.

  5. Russia (Nations in Transition)

    Facts on File • 1998 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  6. A Brief History of Russia (Brief History)

    Checkmark Books • 2008 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 304 pages.

  7. Weapons of mass destruction

    Facts on File • 2010 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2010.

  8. Brief History of Russia (Brief History)

    Facts on File • 2008 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2008.

  9. The Soviet colossus

    M.E. Sharpe • 2010 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 2010.

  10. Eastern Europe Since 1945

    Globe Fearon Co • 1991 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 1991.

How The Picks Compare

  • Handbook Of Eastern Asia, The is the easier short commitment, while The Columbia Guide to the Cold War asks for more reading time up front.
  • The Columbia Guide to the Cold War gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Handbook Of Eastern Asia, The leans later in the catalog.
  • The Soviet Colossus: History and Aftermath is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Handbook Of Eastern Asia, The.

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