Gateways Of Asia: Port Cities of Asia in the 13th-20th Centuries

Gateways Of Asia: Port Cities of Asia in the 13th-20th Centuries The Asian continent has a maritime tradition spanning as far back as the third millennium BC, and its port cities have for centuries had a social and cultural character radically different from those on the shores of the Atlantic. This book offers a fresh perspective on Asian history, focusing on the vital role played by ports and port cities. Autor: Frank Broeze Wydawnictwo: Kegan Paul Rok wydania: 1997 Okładka: twarda Liczba stron: 372 Wymiary: 23.4 x 15.6 cm Język: angielski ISBN: 9780710305541