Overview

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, home to some of the oldest civilizations on earth and the site of some of history's most dramatic and violent episodes. Scary Asian History Facts gathers the most startling, disturbing, and little-known facts from across the continent, drawing on events and practices from China, Japan, India, Korea, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. It is a frank and informative look at the darker chapters of Asian history. The book covers a wide range of subjects: the brutality of ancient empires, the violence of religious and dynastic warfare, the oppression of colonial regimes, the catastrophic famines and mass killings of the twentieth century, and the forgotten atrocities that rarely appear in Western accounts of history. Each entry is grounded in historical evidence and presented with enough context to be genuinely educational. Readers will come away with a much broader and more honest understanding of Asian history. Contents: Reader review: ""A genuinely eye-opening book that covers parts of Asian history I had never encountered before. Well researched and presented with appropriate historical context throughout."" -- Christine K. This title is suited to Asian studies, world history, and popular history sections. It will appeal to readers with an interest in history beyond the Western canon and is appropriate for bookshops and public libraries of all sizes. Order now.

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""The Indus Valley chapter's mysterious ruins and rituals set a chilling tone right from the start."" - Archaeology Fan on Amazon ★★★★☆ ""It details Mongol conquests with vivid accounts of tactics and impacts that linger."" - History Buff on Goodreads ★★★★★ ""Samurai stories and feudal violence bring Japan's dark side to life effectively."" - Cultural Reader via Book Forum ★★★★☆ ""The Khmer Empire section uncovers the human toll behind Angkor's grandeur."" - Travel Historian on Reddit ★★★★★ ""Pirate raids and coastal terrors add a thrilling maritime edge."" - Adventure Enthusiast on LibraryThing ★★★★☆ ""Qing Dynasty crackdowns and punishments highlight control's harsh realities."" - Empire Scholar online ★★★★★ ""Burmese wars and captive treatments reveal lesser-known conflicts."" - Regional Expert on Facebook ★★★★☆ ""The conclusion ties enduring legends to historical lessons thoughtfully."" - Legend Lover on Barnes & Noble ★★★★★

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