How the East Was Won Barbarian Conquerors, Universal Conquest and the Making of Modern Asia |
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| Author:
| Phillips, Andrew |
| Series title: | LSE International Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-009-06437-8 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2021 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital download and online |
| List Price: | USD $28.00 |
Book Description:
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Phillips reveals how Mughal, Manchu and Western imperialists developed common strategies of 'define and conquer' and 'define and rule' to subjugate South and East Asia. Examining how they leveraged cultural difference to pursue universal conquest, this book exposes the vital role 'barbarian' conquerors played in forging today's Asian superpowers.
Phillips reveals how Mughal, Manchu and Western imperialists developed common strategies of 'define and conquer' and 'define and rule' to subjugate South and East Asia. Examining how they leveraged cultural difference to pursue universal conquest, this book exposes the vital role 'barbarian' conquerors played in forging today's Asian superpowers.