Highlights on Asian History

 [outline-color-facebook-48.png](  [outline-color-twitter-48.png](  [outline-color-linkedin-48.png]( [World Scientific]( [WorldScinet-logo]( [Handbook of Terrorism in the Asia-Pacific]( 20% Off Use Code: WSJUNE20 Valid Until 15 July 2019 [Sir Stamford Raffles and Some of His Friends and Contemporaries]( A Memoir of the Founder of Singapore By (author): John Bastin This book — written by Dr John Bastin, a leading authority on the study of Sir Stamford Raffles — offers an alternative biographical account of Raffles, as seen through his relationship with some of his closest friends and contemporaries. The people featured include the naturalists Joseph Arnold, Thomas Horsfield and Nathaniel Wallich, who received support from Raffles in carrying on their scientific research, and the orientalist John Leyden, who influenced Raffles's study of Malay and Malay customs. Recommended Titles [State, Society and National Security]( [A History of the Great Wall of China]( By (author): Ai Jing (The Chinese Relics Research Institution, China) This book is among the most systematic and comprehensive works on the Great Wall. It conveys to the reader content in language that is clear and straightforward. It traces the history of the Great Wall's origin, including the initial Period of construction for multiple defensive walls, the era of overall transformation, the Period of the partial expansion and the Period of overall maintenance. The readers will obtain a clear and comprehensive view of the overall picture of the Great Wall and its history from this book. --------------------------------------------------------------- [EncyclopediaofMedicalRobotics]( [An Introduction to the Culture and History of the Teochews in Singapore]( By (author): Gia Lim Tan This book is one of the first few books written in English on Chaozhou culture and history. It compiles information from Chinese and English sources including archive material, newspapers, academic works and publications. It presents a panorama view of the Teochews in Singapore. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Biological Threats in the 21st Century]( [Chinese History and Literature]( New Ways to Examine China's Past Edited By: Ruiquan Gao and Guanjun Wu (East China Normal University, China) Chinese History and Literature: New Ways to Examine China's Past collects important studies on Chinese history and literature studies conducted by the academics at East China Normal University (ECNU) in recent years. The book covers topics including the study of Chinese Economic History, "Jiangnan Identity" in Chinese history and literature, a new study on the cause of the great proscription, the artistic presentation of a tragic character, among others. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Biological Threats in the 21st Century]( [Future in Retrospect]( China's Diplomatic History Revisited Edited By: Yaqing Qin and Zhirui Chen (China Foreign Affairs University, China) Based on rich literature, including some newly declassified files from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this volume introduces some of the most interesting and significant, but lesser-known, episodes in the diplomatic history of the People's Republic of China, and tries to shed light on their implications and impact on China's diplomacy. Terms & Conditions An ordering guide can be found [here](. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. This promotion is available only to individuals purchasing directly from World Scientific's web site. It is not available to libraries and booksellers. Not available in India and SAARC countries. Promotion is valid while stocks last. Delivery may be delayed up to 2 months due to high demand. S$ price is valid for Singapore market only. If you have any questions or require more information, please email us at sales@wspc.com.sg Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list]( Our mailing address is: World Scientific Publishing Co Ltd 5 Toh Tuck LinkSingapore 596224 Singapore [Add us to your address book]( Copyright © 2019 [World Scientific Publishing Co Ltd]( All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have signed up to receive newsletters from World Scientific Publishing Co.