Asia
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From  Prologue |
The introduction describes an encounter between the author and a man named Xi Xin Zhu, whose home was destroyed as a result of China’s rapid economic development. The author discusses the … | Michael Cormier | 6 | 2013 | $0.60 Add |
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From  Rough Waters |
This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. He continues to plan his family’s escape. | Jolie Phuong Hoang | 9 | 2021 | $0.90 Add |
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From  Sabotaging an Alternative to the US-Led Global Economic Order |
Chapter thirteen, Sabotaging an Alternative to the US-Led Global Economic Order focuses on a north Korean reunification. The DPRK defines itself as “a revolutionary State” originating … | Stephen Gowans | 29 | 2018 | $2.90 Add |
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From  Selected Bibliography |
Short bibliography of selected works. | Dan Black | 5 | 2019 | $0.50 Add |
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From Sun Yat-sen’s Unfinished Dream |
This chapter begins with the story of Sun Yat-sen, the first president of the Republic of China. The chapter goes on to provide a historical account of the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the … | Michael Cormier | 20 | 2013 | $2.00 Add |
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From Supressing a Worldwide Movement of Liberty, Equality and the Unity of Humankind |
Chapter seven, Suppressing a Worldwide Movement for Liberty, Equality, and the Unity of Humankind focuses on the ideology of the communist movements growing in number across the colonial world, … | Stephen Gowans | 9 | 2018 | $0.90 Add |
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From The Anti-Communist Police State |
Chapter ten, Anti-Communist Police State After 1953 focuses on Washington’s commitment to rolling back communism in Korea. From the very first moments that Koreans had fought for freedom … | Stephen Gowans | 18 | 2018 | $1.80 Add |
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From  NEW! The Art of RetreatFrom: In Praise of Retreat |
In this chapter, the author explores the factors that motivate people to seek seclusion from the world. She discusses historical examples of pilgrims and hermits and what motivated their retreats. | Kirsteen MacLeod | 31 | 2021 | $3.10 Add |
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From The Bodhisattva of Compassion |
This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She continues to tell the story of her escape to Indonesia. | Jolie Phuong Hoang | 12 | 2021 | $1.20 Add |
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From The Butterflies |
This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective after his death as he looks on his familly in Đà Lạt. | Jolie Phuong Hoang | 12 | 2021 | $1.20 Add |
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From The Campaign of 1950-1953 |
Chapter nine, The Campaign of 1950-1953 provides a Korean perspective on the Korean War. From the perspective of the Republic of Korea, the movement of its military forces north of the 38th … | Stephen Gowans | 18 | 2018 | $1.80 Add |
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From The Empire of Japan |
Chapter One The Empire of Japan/i> focuses on the rise of Japanese imperialism and colonialism in Korea. As an emerging industrial power, Japan required access to vital raw materials necessary … | Stephen Gowans | 23 | 2018 | $2.30 Add |
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From The First Real Holy War |
In the conclusion, The First Real Holy War Gowans reflects on the long struggle for freedom and the future of colonized states across the world. | Stephen Gowans | 3 | 2018 | $0.30 Add |
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From NEW! The Inner TempleFrom: In Praise of Retreat |
In this chapter, the author explores ways that Eastern traditions, particularly meditation can be adopted as a source of balance and grounding. | Kirsteen MacLeod | 48 | 2021 | $4.80 Add |
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From The Đề Lô |
This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She tells the story of her escape from Vietnam as a child. | Jolie Phuong Hoang | 11 | 2021 | $1.10 Add |
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From The Land of Mimosas |
The family takes trips to Saignon, setting up to escape Vietnam. Both the author’s and her father’s perspectives are included. | Jolie Phuong Hoang | 5 | 2021 | $0.50 Add |
