A Short History of Asia, Second Edition
"An authoritative, well-organised and well-written book." - D. R. SarDesai, Emeritus Professor of History, University of California Los AngelesPraise for the first edition:"Mason's history reaffirms or reveals many details and also broadly challenges persistent Western approaches to Asian history in an account that roams widely." -The Sydney Morning Herald"What Mason assembles is a very impressive sweep of the history of a colossal portion of the world where he touches upon the main themes, events and personalities, peppered with numerous interesting stories and personal anecdotes. This ambitious undertaking is lucid and interesting, and most useful for the generalist reader seeking to understand the broad events of Asian history." - Anthony L. Smith,New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies