TWENTY YEARS IN SARAWAK 1848-68 : A FLOURISH FOR THE BISHOP AND BROOKE'S FRIEND GRANT by MAX SAINT

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THE WHITE RAJAHS : A HISTORY OF SARAWAK FROM 1841 TO 1946 by STEVEN RUNCIMAN

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The Modern History of Japan by W. G. Beasley

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Japan : From Prehistory to Modern Times by John Whitney Hall

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FOOD CULTURE IN COLONIAL ASIA : A TASTE OF EMPIRE - SIGNED by Cecilia Leong-Salobir

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Presenting a social history of colonial food practices in India, Malaysia and Singapore, this book discusses the contribution that Asian domestic servants made towards the development of this cuisine between 1858 and 1963. Domestic cookbooks, household management manuals, memoirs, diaries and travelogue s are used to investigate the culinary practices in the colonial household, as well as in clubs, hill stations, hotels and restaurants. Challenging accepted ideas about colonial cuisine, the book argues that a distinctive cuisine emerged as a result of negotiation and collaboration between the expatriate British and local people, and included dishes such as curries, mulligatawny, kedgeree, country captain and pish pash. The cuisine evolved over time, with the indigenous servants preparing both local and European foods. The book highlights both the role and representation of domestic servants in the colonies. It is an important contribution for students and scholars of food history and colonial history, as well as Asian Studies. d history and colonial history, as well as Asian Studies. ...Show more

The Elizabethan Renaissance - The Cultural Achievement by A. L. Rowse

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The Civilization of Europe in the Renaissance by John Hale

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Looks at European history between 1450 and 1620, describes the intellectual life and social conditions of the period, and discusses the cultural changes that took place.

THE TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS by JOYCE MARLOW

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The Shortest History of Europe by John Hirst

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Celebrated historian John Hirst offers a fascinating exploration of the qualities that made Europe a world-changing civilisation, from Ancient Greece and Rome to the two World Wars. The Shortest History of Europe begins with a rapid overview of European civilisation, describing its birth from an unlikel y mixture of classical learning, Christianity and German warrior culture. Over the centuries, this unstable blend produced highly distinctive characters - pious knights and belligerent popes, romantics spouting folklore and revolutionaries imitating Rome - and its coming apart provided the dynamic of European history in modern times. Accompanied by lively illustrations, The Shortest History of Europe is a clear, humorous and thought-provoking account of a remarkable civilisation. ...Show more

A HISTORY OF PORTUGAL AND PORTUGESE EMPIRE - 2 VOLUME SET by A R DISNEY

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Conquerors : How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire by Roger Crowley

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In "Empires of the Sea "and" City of Fortune, New York Times" bestselling author Roger Crowley established himself as our generation s preeminent historian of the great European seafaring empires, and the go-to author for post-Crusade clashes of East and West. Now, in "Conquerors, " Crowley gives us the epic story of the emergence of Portugal, a small, poor nation that enjoyed a century of maritime supremacy thanks to the daring and navigational skill of its explorers a tactical advantage no other country could match. Portugal s discovery of a sea route to India, campaign of imperial conquest over Muslim rulers, and domination of the spice trade would forever disrupt the Mediterranean and build the first global economy. Crowley relies on letters and eyewitness testimony to tell the story of tiny Portugal s rapid and breathtaking rise to power. "Conquerors" reveals the Imperio Portugues in all of its splendor and ferocity, bringing to life the personalities of the enterprising and fanatical house of Aviz. Figures such as King Manuel the Fortunate, Joao II the Perfect Prince, marauding governor Afonso de Albuquerque, and explorer Vasco da Gama juggled their private ambitions and the public aims of the empire, often suffering astonishing losses in pursuit of a global fortune. Also central to the story of Portugal s ascent was its drive to eradicate Islamic culture and establish a Christian empire in the Indian Ocean. Portuguese explorers pushed deep into the African continent in search of the mythical Christian king Prester John, and they ruthlessly besieged Indian port cities in their attempts to monopolize trade. The discovery of a route to India around the horn of Africa was not only a brilliant breakthrough in navigation but heralded a complete upset of the world order. For the next century, no European empire was more ambitious, no rulers more rapacious than the kings of Portugal. In the process they created the first long-range maritime empire and set in motion the forces of globalization that now shape our world. At Crowley s hand, the complete story of the Portuguese empire and the human cost of its ambition can finally be told. Praise for "Conquerors" Excellent . . . Crowley s interpretations are nuanced and fair. "The Christian Science Monitor" In a riveting narrative, Crowley chronicles Portugal's horrifically violent trajectory from impoverished, marginal nation to European power, vying with Spain and Venice to dominate the spice trade. "Kirkus Reviews" (starred review) Brings to life the Portuguese explorers . . . perfect for anyone who likes a high seas tale. "Publishers Weekly" Readers of Crowley s previous books will not be disappointed by this exciting tale of sea battles, land campaigns and shipwrecks. . . . Crowley makes a good case for reclaiming Portugal s significance as forger of the first global empire. "The Daily Telegraph" Crowley has shown a rare gift for combining compelling narrative with lightly worn academic thoroughness as well as for balancing the human with the geopolitical qualities on display here. The story he has to tell may be a thrilling one but not every historian could tell it so thrillingly. Michael Prodger, "Financial Times" A fast-moving and highly readable narrative . . . [Crowley s] detailed reconstruction of events is based on a close reading of the works of the chroniclers, notably Barros and Correa, whose accounts were written in the tradition of the chronicles of chivalry. "History Today"" ...Show more

THE AGRARIAN PROBLEM IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY by R H TAWNEY

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