Western Powers Arrive First Modern Period

This describes the western trade with China, in the late 18th to early 19th centuries.

China Unique

This informative site is a guide about China. It includes information on the history and culture of this country.

Emergence of Modern China

This section of the history of China discusses the emergence of Modern China.

The Hidden Power

Learn about the Palace Eunuchs of Imperial China from this excerpt of the book Hidden Power: The Palace Eunuchs of Imperial China by Mary M. Anderson.

History of Thailand

From the Tourism Authority of Thailand web site, take a look at this brief history of the country.

Rapid Population Growth in China

This is an essay on the population growth of China during the 17th and 18th centuries by Yokohama Shiritsu Daigaku Ronso.

Rise of the Manchus

This is a short history of the rise of the Manchu dynasty in China.

Selections from The Hai-lu

Learn about the rest of the world from the Chinese point of view from this page.

Japanese History: Edo Period

Information and resources about the Edo Period of Japanese history from the Schauwecker's Guide to Japan

Mathematicians of Japan

This page is a listing of Japanese mathematicians of the 18th century. From the History of Mathematics site by David E. Joyce, Clark University.

British India

From the Victorian Web, here is a short article on the British in India by David Cody.

History of India.

This web site is a short history of India.  An excellent resource for writing papers and general knowledge.

A Short History of Bombay

This page is a short history of Bombay.