Spine title: Rise of the Asian superpowers. Discusses the revolution in China and its resulting changes in Asia, and other conflicts throughout the Asian continent.
Follows the adventures of the thirteenth-century Venetian merchant who wrote a famous account of his travels in Asia and his life at the court of Kublai Khan.
Profiles twenty-four countries in northern and western Asia, describing the geography, climate, economy, industries, and agriculture of each, and providing color photos and maps.
An illustrated overview of Asia covering its prehistoric life, geography, natural wonders, climate, plants and animals, ethnic groups, and economy, as well as paleontology.
Briefly describes eight festivals celebrated by Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese, including various New Year's festivals, Ch'ing Ming, and Buddha's birthday.
Contains essays and illustrations which explore aspects of the history and contemporary status of the Silk Road, a trade network that connected Central Asia to East Asia and the Mediterranean from about the second century B.C.E. to the fourteenth century, written as part of the Silk Road Project, Inc, a nonprofit organization founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
