Rhoads Murphey Books

The book explores the formidable Ottoman military's strategic successes across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, highlighting the period when Western European states viewed them with trepidation. It delves into the military organization, tactics, and innovations that contributed to the Ottomans' dominance and examines the geopolitical implications of their power, shedding light on the fears and responses of contemporary European nations.

A History of Asia is the only text to cover the area known as "monsoon Asia" - India, China, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia--from the earliest times to the present. Written by leading scholar Rhoads Murphey, the book uses an engaging, lively tone to chronicle the complex political, social, intellectual, and economic histories of this area. Popular because of its scope and coverage, as well as its illustrations, maps, and many boxed primary sources, the new edition of A History of Asia continues as a leader in its field.

This accessible text offers a comprehensive history of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, including coverage of everyday life, women and gender-related issues, and the environment--topics often neglected in other texts. Throughout his distinguished career, author Rhoads Murphey has inspired within students an appreciation for the rich and unique history of Asia. The 5th Edition of this text on East Asia is certain to bring this fascinating region to life for many of today's students.

Focusing on the practical aspects of geography, this book emphasizes concrete analysis and real-world examples over abstract theory, making it ideal for beginning students. The third edition features significant revisions for improved clarity and effectiveness, along with expanded coverage of cartographic materials. This approach has shown greater success in undergraduate courses, ensuring that students gain a solid understanding of geographic concepts, tools, and materials essential to the discipline.