| Description |
176 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 25 x 29 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Ancient and medieval European concepts of Asia -- Impulse to explore the East -- East Indian empires: Portuguese, Dutch, British, French, Spanish -- Resisting European encroachment: Japan, Korea, China -- North to Cathay and the Pacific -- Glossary -- Chronology -- References -- Select bibliography -- Index. |
| Subject |
Cartography -- Asia -- History.
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Asia -- Historical geography -- Maps.
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| ISBN |
0714844098 cased |
| Standard No. |
9780714844091 |
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