This book offers a comprehensive overview of the history of the Far East, from the 19th century to the present day. Through an analysis of the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped the region, Peffer provides insight into the challenges facing countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam today. With its engaging style and fascinating subject matter, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and future of the Far East.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.