A Short History of Asia - Mason, Colin, 1926- (Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2005)
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.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Keywords: Asia -- History