A History of Asia (4th Edition)
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Summary
A History of Asia (4th Edition) by Rhoads Murphey is a history book that adds background to its subject. The record for this copy lists 2003 • Addison-Wesley • 474 pages.
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Better candidate if you want context, grounding, and a subject that rewards curiosity over speed.
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- You need an approachable way into the subject.
- You want history told in a readable way.
- When you want emotional honesty, complex power plays and alliances shape the plot, making political maneuvering as gripping as personal drama.
- You want a reference book rather than a regular read.
- You need a completely different mood.
- When you avoid ambiguous endings, the novel revels in gray areas and avoids clear-cut heroes or villains.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780321104960
Worth buying if: You need an approachable way into the subject.
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780321104960
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