East Asia at the Center: Four Thousand Years of Engagement with the World

by Warren I. Cohen

Long before the arrival of Western emissaries and powers, East Asian peoples and states were deeply involved in world affairs. In this sweeping account, Warren I. Cohen explores four millennia of international relations from the vantage points of China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

Writing incisively and authoritatively for readers at all levels, Cohen paints a broad but revealing portrait of East Asia's place in the world. He defines...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231208324
• ISBN13: 9780231208321
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"