Table of Contents

List of Illustrative Materials, Preface, Introduction: East Asia as a Region, 1. East Asia’s Foundations, 2. East Asia in 1800, 3. A Clash of Civilizations, 4. The Development of Nationalism, 5. The Rise of Imperial Japan, 6. The Turbulent 1920s and 1930s, 7. The Pacific War, 8. From Postwar to Cold War, 9. The Late Cold War, 10. Post–Cold War Trends, 11. East Asia’s Future, Select Bibliography, Credit Information for Maps and Illustrations, Index, About the Author

About the Author

John Miller

Reviews

"The pace and depth of change in East Asia has created the need for a new introduction to the region for students and the general reader. Not only is China growing at an amazing rate, but China's dynamism impacts the whole surrounding region. East Asia is becoming more closely integrated every year and Southeast Asia is increasingly drawn into the mix. John Miller sees East Asia's dramatic transformation in the context of modern history. His new introductory text presents a dynamic portrait of the emergence of East Asia in a well-written and engaging fashion. He challenges old assumptions, skillfully presents essential information about the past, and provides new avenues to understanding." - David D. Buck, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee"