Mason, Colin,  1926- <br/><br/>
A Short History of Asia / 
by Colin Mason 
 - Second Edition 
 - viii, 318 pages :  Illustrations, maps ;  23 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and indexes 
<br/><br/>The peoples of Asia now make up more than half of the world's population. They are increasingly well-educated, and successful in every area of modern trade and technology. Their influence in the rest of the world is also becoming greater. Colin Mason provides a readable and clear introduction to their history and traditions, from prehistory right up to the present day. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1403936129 (Paperback) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Asia--History.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DS33  / M37