Columbia chronologies of Asian history and culture
A set of chronologies for the countries of Asia from the Paleolithic era through 1998. This set provides a summary of events and developments in various fields of activity throughout the continent. It gives recognition to general cultural achievements, and to scientific developments. It is intended to be a reference in the field of Asian studies.
Chronologies
xvi, 751 pages : 1 map ; 26 cm
9780231110044, 0231110049
1014370466
Introduction: Asia at a Glance History Arts, Culture, Thought, and Religion Science-Technology, Economics, and Everyday Life The World 1. East Asia China: Political History China: Arts, Culture, Thought, and Religion China: Science-Technology, Economics, and Everyday Life Japan: Political History Japan: Arts, Culture, Thought, and Religion Japan: Science-Technology, Economics, and Everyday Life Korea Taiwan Hong Kong Macau(Macao) 2. South Asia India: Political History India: Arts, Culture, Thought, and Religion India: Science-Technology, Economics, and Everyday Life Pakistan Bangladesh Bhutan Maldives Nepal Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 3. Southeast Asia Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar (Burma) Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam 4. Central Asia Mongolia Central Asian Republics Tibet Appendix 1: National/Independence Days Appendix 2: Scientific-Technological Achievements in Asia
Includes index