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OverviewSince The Turkish Baths (1863) by the French painter Ingres, the Far Eastern woman has, to many, been a symbol of out of reach or forbidden pleasures. Seafaring explorers, military adventurers and simple travellers from Europe over the centuries have all been enthralled by the exotic nature of the Asian woman, her foreignness accentuated by the gentle pallor of her skin. Thus arose the myth that she, of all women, was in possession of the knowledge of certain refined pleasures. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Hans-Jurgen DoppPublisher: Sirrocco-Parkstone International Imprint: Parkstone Press Ltd ISBN: 9781781605837ISBN 10: 1781605831 Pages: 258 Publication Date: 07 January 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |