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A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR An award-winning journalist and longtime Hong Konger indelibly captures the place, its people, and the untold history they are claiming, just as it is being erased. The story of Hong Kong has long been dominated by competing myths: to Britain, a...

In his critically acclaimed Armageddon, Hastings detailed the last twelve months of the struggle for Germany. Here, in what can be considered a companion volume, he covers the horrific story of the war against Japan. By the summer of 1944 it was clear that Japan’s defeat was inevitable, but...

An urgent manifesto for global democracy from Joshua Wong, the 23-year-old phenomenon leading Hong Kong's protests - and Nobel Peace Prize nominee - with an introduction by Ai Weiwei With global democracy under threat, we must act together to defend out rights: now. When he was 14, Joshua Wong...

Taiwan is where the uneasy peace between the United States and China will be tested--and possibly broken. Beijing believes that "reunification" is inevitable. American military strength has preserved peace and stability for decades, but its advantages are eroding. Beijing has found critical gaps in U.S. strategy and is working to squeeze, isolate, and coerce Taiwan into submission without firing a shot. If deterrence fails, the consequences of a Taiwan crisis would be catastrophic.

Trace the dramatic sweep of South Asian history as rugged Himalayan valleys unite to forge an independent kingdom. Perfect for an immersive commute, this captivating audio journey chronicles the birth of a nation at the crossroads of ancient trade and faith. Discover how scattered mountain...

Defy imperial conquest and political collapse in this gripping Asian history of an outpost turned economic titan. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative bypasses dry dates to immerse you in the fierce human struggles of nation-building. Experience the gritty reality of survival...

Dive into the gripping Southeast Asian history of a vibrant Buddhist kingdom shattered by colonialism and military coups. Perfect for your daily commute, this educational deep-dive traces the dramatic transformation of the Irrawaddy valley from ancient monastic traditions to modern geopolitical...

Discover how a remote Himalayan valley transformed into Asia’s most fiercely contested political and spiritual capital. Perfect for an immersive commute or reflective armchair travel, this captivating historical narrative transports you directly to the Tibetan Plateau. Walk alongside devoted...

Explore the gripping geopolitics and dark urban history of an ancient fortress turned modern surveillance state. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric journey transforms an impenetrable totalitarian capital into a vivid, centuries-long saga. Immerse yourself in a shadowed world where...

Trace the epic clash of ancient empires and modern democratic struggles that forged the Indian subcontinent. Perfect for an intellectual commute, this sweeping narrative transforms millennia of complex governance into a gripping, accessible timeline. Watch subjects rise into empowered citizens...

Trace the epic political history of how fractured ancient kingdoms forged a formidable modern global superpower. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused study session, this thought-provoking journey bypasses endless dynastic lists to isolate the ten explosive turning points that redefined...

Explore the ultimate political science laboratory where democratization and durable authoritarianism collide head-on. Perfect for your intellectual commute, this analytical journey reveals how a shared history birthed two radically different nations. Discover how state control, civil society...

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE 2026 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION WINNER OF THE 2026 RAKUTEN KOBO EMERGING WRITER PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE The story of a hotel. The story of a nation. When the Inter-Continental Kabul opened in 1969, Afghanistan’s...

This program is read by the author. Taiwan expert Kerry Brown sums up the history of Taiwan and the danger of a Chinese takeover in this succinct and authoritative book. When the bloody Chinese Civil War concluded in 1949, two Chinas were born. Mao’s Communists won and took China’s mainland...

This program is read by the author. The author, in his twenties, who is fluent in Chinese, examines the future of China through the lens of the Jiu Ling Hou—the generation born after 1990. A close up look at the Chinese generation born after 1990 exploring through personal encounters how young...

“[Chen’s] story is a reminder that the desire for basic human rights . . . arises from the deep well of the human spirit.”—The New York Times Book Review It was like a scene out of a thriller: One night in April 2012, China’s most famous political activist—a blind, self-taught...

This complete, full access, no-holds-barred story of the revolutionary espionage investigations, prosecutions, and convictions of spy Chi Mak, his extended family, and associate “Greg” Dongfan Chung, is told by retired FBI Special Agent James E. Gaylord, who managed them all as Case Agent from start to finish.

What is it like to radically change your life? Writer Alec Ash meets the Chinese who are doing just this, ‘reverse migrating’ from the cities to the remote countryside of southwest China ? and joins them himself, in an extraordinary and inspiring journey of self-discovery. In 2020, Alec Ash...

Bloomsbury presents The Book of Secrets by Xinran Xue, read by Daniel York Loh and Crystal Yu. ‘An extraordinary firsthand account of Communist Party machinery at its most brutal and paranoid’ --Sunday Telegraph Picked as Hilary Spurling's Book of the Year in The Spectator. The spellbinding...

Leading authorities analyze growing tensions in US-China relations and what this means for the future.