This book provides an excellent introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony. Readers will gain a new appreciation for the uniquely Japanese aspects of an international custom. Topics include the origins of tea drinking and training in etiquette. A glossary of terms is also included.
This book provides an excellent introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony. Readers will gain a new appreciation for the uniquely Japanese aspects of a...
Produced during the Second World War by the British Naval Intelligence Division, this book provided detailed historical, geographical, social, and economic, information on the region.
Produced during the Second World War by the British Naval Intelligence Division, this book provided detailed historical, geographical, social, and eco...
At the time of publication, the Middle East expert of the time, H. St. John Philby, described the tales as "A work which can fairly be called a masterpiece."
At the time of publication, the Middle East expert of the time, H. St. John Philby, described the tales as "A work which can fairly be called a master...
This study's main concern is with the growth of Communism within Burma, Thailand, Malaya, Indonesia, Indochina, and the Philippines. The author explores the origin and fate of these indigenous movements, their role in domestic politics and relationship to the metropolitan parties (in the case of colonial dependencies) and to the Soviet Union, and their success or failure under the conditions of independence. He also assesses the influence of Communist experience in China, the formation of Russian policy in Southeast Asia, and the policies of the domestic Communist parties.
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This study's main concern is with the growth of Communism within Burma, Thailand, Malaya, Indonesia, Indochina, and the Philippines. The author exp...
