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China
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Modern China: an encyclopedia of history, culture, and nationalism
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JC311 .M54 1998
Offers a quick overview of topics in Chinese history from the mid-19th century to the modern age, covering such topics as the arts, business, literature, education, journalism, politics, and economic life. -
Brill's Encyclopedia of China
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DS755 .B86 2009
Covers the history, geography, society, economy, politics, science, and culture of China, from its early beginnings to the 21st century . -
China today : an encyclopedia of life in the People's Republic
Available online and in print
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DS777.6 .C49 2005 v. 1-2
Contains entries covering numerous topics and themes on various aspects of life, politics, business, religion, and culture in communist China.
Asia
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Encyclopedia of Modern Asia
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DS4 .L48 2002 v.1-6
A survey of Asia history from the mid-19th century. Presents more than 2,600 alphabetically arranged entries covering such subjects as countries, cities, regions, natural features, religions, social issues, languages, people, events, customs, politics, and economics.
Asian Wars
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Encyclopedia of World War II : a political, social, and military history
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D740 .E516 2005 v. 1-5
An encyclopedia that covers important battles, nations involved, and significant geographic locations; and the political, military, and civilian leaders around the world who played a significant role in the war's onset, course, and aftermath. -
Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War : a political, social, and military history
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An encyclopedia covering people, places, and events that played a significant role in the war's onset, course, and aftermath. -
Encyclopedia of the Korean War
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Coverage of strategies, weapon systems, and clashes that marked the course of events on the battlefield during the Korean War.
India
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Encyclopedia of India
Available online and in print
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DS405 .E556 2006 v. 1-4
A four-volume survey of the history, cultures, geography and religions of India from ancient times to the present day.
