This book presents a visual and cultural exploration of Syria through a collection of artistic photographs highlighting the country’s historical monuments, architectural heritage, and cultural atmosphere. Through images of ancient cities, religious buildings, archaeological sites, and everyday life, the book illustrates Syria’s rich civilization and artistic legacy. Lights of Syria serves a…
This bilingual Chinese–English volume presents an accessible overview of essential knowledge about Chinese history. Written by Cao Dafu, Sun Yanbin, Xiao Ying, Li Rui, and translated by He Yun Zhao, the book summarizes major dynasties, historical events, cultural developments, and important figures that shaped China from ancient times to the modern era. Published by Five Continents Communicat…
Africana is a comprehensive reference work that documents the history, culture, and intellectual traditions of Africa and the African diaspora, including African American experiences. Edited by Kwame Anthony Appiah and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., this encyclopedia brings together authoritative entries written by leading scholars in the fields of African and African American studies. Covering major …
The Unfinished War explores how the Vietnam War shaped the moral, political, and cultural conscience of the United States. Walter H. Capps examines the profound ethical dilemmas raised by the conflict and its long-lasting impact on American society. The book discusses public resistance, national trauma, and the struggle to reconcile the war’s consequences with evolving American values. Combin…
Volume 8 of the Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan is part of a comprehensive and authoritative multi-volume reference set that covers Japan’s history, society, politics, culture, arts, geography, and notable historical and contemporary figures. Written and edited by leading scholars and specialists, this volume presents detailed entries enriched with illustrations, bibliographic references, and …
Volume 7 of the Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan continues the comprehensive multi-volume reference work that offers authoritative and scholarly information on Japan’s history, culture, society, geography, arts, politics, and important figures. Compiled by leading experts, this volume contains detailed entries, illustrations, bibliographic references, and cross-references. Designed for research…
Volume 6 of the Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan forms part of a comprehensive multi-volume reference work covering Japan’s history, society, culture, geography, politics, arts, and notable figures. Authored and edited by leading scholars, this volume presents detailed, authoritative entries enhanced with illustrations, bibliographic references, and cross-referencing. It serves as an essential …
Volume 5 of the Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan continues the authoritative multi-volume reference work that offers comprehensive, academically reliable coverage of Japan’s history, culture, society, politics, geography, arts, and major figures. Written and edited by leading scholars, this volume contains detailed entries supported by illustrations, bibliographical notes, and cross-references.…
Volume 3 of the Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan is part of an authoritative multi-volume reference work that provides comprehensive coverage of Japan’s history, culture, society, geography, arts, politics, and major historical and contemporary figures. Prepared by leading scholars and experts, the encyclopedia offers detailed entries with cross-references, illustrations, and supplemental mater…
Volume 3 of the Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan is part of an authoritative multi-volume reference work that provides comprehensive coverage of Japan’s history, culture, society, geography, arts, politics, and major historical and contemporary figures. Prepared by leading scholars and experts, the encyclopedia offers detailed entries with cross-references, illustrations, and supplemental mater…