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The Light of Asia A History of Western Fascination with the East

Name: The Light of Asia A History of Western Fascination with the East
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Av Christopher Harding

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'A rich history... Harding writes with energy and insight, wearing a tremendous amount of learning lightly' - Rana Mitter, Financial Times This rich and enjoyable book by the acclaimed author of Japan Story explores the many ways in which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries of tangled, dynamic encounters From the time of the ancient Greeks onwards the West's relationship with Asia consisted for the most part of outrageous tales of strange beasts and monsters, of silk...Vis mer

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9780141992273

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Penguin Books, Limited

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2025

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Engelsk

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The Light of Asia A History of Western Fascination with the East

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Pocket

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