Eastern Civilization

Eastern Civilization is an accessible survey of ancient Chinese, Japanese, and Indian Civilizations, Buddhism, Medieval Asia, and Modern Times (History of Asia). It introduces the principal chronology, institutions and turning points while locating the subject within its regional and international setting.

The book connects political and military developments with social, economic, religious and cultural change, providing a broad starting point for readers before they move to more specialised studies. Its historical scope is represented on HBS by Asia & the Islamic World.