The book Art in Indonesia: Continuities and Change is an in-depth study by Claire Holt on the historical journey of Indonesian art from prehistoric times, through the Hindu-Buddhist, Islamic, and colonial periods, to the early 20th century. This book examines the continuities and changes in artistic traditions, including architecture, sculpture, fine arts, and performing arts. As one of the mos…
This book provides an introductory overview of Chinese history, tracing the development of Chinese civilization from ancient times to the modern era. Written by Fei Sheng, the work highlights major historical periods, dynasties, cultural achievements, and social transformations that have shaped China’s long history. As part of the Meet China Book Series, this volume is designed for general re…
This book examines the history and civilization of the Jazira and Euphrates region in northeastern Syria, focusing on the governorates of Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and Al-Hasakah. It presents an overview of the region’s archaeological sites, ancient civilizations, cultural traditions, and historical development from prehistoric and ancient Near Eastern periods through the Islamic era. Published und…
This book examines the historical and cultural development of the Homs region and its surrounding countryside within the broader context of Syrian civilization. It presents an overview of the area’s archaeological sites, architectural heritage, religious monuments, and historical significance from ancient to Islamic periods. Published under the supervision of the Syrian Ministry of Tourism, t…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Syria’s historical and cultural heritage, with a particular focus on the Steppe region (Badiya) and the ancient city of Palmyra (Tadmur). It explores the development of civilization in Syria from antiquity through various historical periods, highlighting the region’s archaeological significance, artistic achievements, and cultural interactions.…
Modern Egypt: The Formation of a Nation-State provides a comprehensive historical study of Egypt’s political, social, and institutional transformation from the late eighteenth century to the modern era. Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. examines how Egypt evolved into a centralized nation-state through complex processes involving colonial influence, internal reform, nationalism, and socio-economic chang…
The importance of this collection lies in its origins: for the first time, leading Saudi Arabian historians have created a history of the Arabian Peninsula which analyzes that history from an internal Arabian perspective. The book explores the original Bedouin settlement of the region, the development of the major urban areas of Arabia during the Umayyad period, the socio-political and economic…
This volume is the first book of the Song Shu (Book of Song), one of the official dynastic histories included in the Twenty-Four Histories of China. Compiled during the Liang dynasty by Shen Yue, the work documents the political developments, biographies of emperors and officials, social conditions, and administrative systems of the Liu Song dynasty (420–479 CE). This simplified-character edi…
Shiji (Records of the Grand Historian) is one of the most important works of ancient Chinese historiography, written by Sima Qian during the Han Dynasty. As the foundational text of traditional Chinese historical writing, it records events spanning over two thousand years—from legendary emperors to the early Han period. This modern edition, published by the Zhonghua Book Company as part of th…
Shiji (Records of the Grand Historian), Volume 3, is part of the Simplified Chinese Edition of the Twenty-Four Histories published by the Zhonghua Book Company. Written by Sima Qian during the Han Dynasty, Shiji is considered the foundation of traditional Chinese historiography, documenting events from early legendary rulers to the Western Han. This volume includes classical annotations by Pei …