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  • China's Last Empire

    The Great Qing

    by William T. Rowe, Timothy Brook ...
    Series Book 6 - History of Imperial China
    In a brisk revisionist history, William Rowe challenges the standard narrative of Qing China as a decadent, inward-looking state that failed to keep pace with the modern West.The Great Qing was the second major Chinese empire ruled by foreigners. Three strong Manchu emperors worked diligently to secure an alliance with the conquered Ming gentry, though many of their social edicts—especially the ... Read more

    $24.69 USD

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    Divine Purpose

    by John Eadie, A A Hodge, Charles H. Spurgeon, Isaac Ambrose, Thomas Brooks, Arthur w Pink ...
    Narrated by TIMOTHY KURK, SHANON SMITH ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 3 min

    In Divine Purpose," we delve into the profound topic of God's purpose for believers. Join us as we explore the divine plan and uncover the incredible journey that awaits those who follow God's calling.Throughout this thought-provoking presentation, we will discuss key aspects of God's purpose, including the importance of faith, and cultivating a deeper relationship with Him. Delving into biblical ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Early Chinese Empires

    Qin and Han

    by Mark Edward Lewis, Timothy Brook ...
    Series Book 1 - History of Imperial China
    In 221 BC, the First Emperor of Qin unified the lands that would become the heart of a Chinese empire. Though forged by conquest, this vast domain depended for its political survival on a fundamental reshaping of Chinese culture. With this informative book, we are present at the creation of an ancient imperial order whose major features would endure for two millennia.The Qin and Han constitute the ... Read more

    $24.69 USD

  • The Price of Collapse

    The Little Ice Age and the Fall of Ming China

    by Timothy Brook ...
    How climate change ushered in the collapse of one of history’s mighty empiresIn 1644, after close to three centuries of relative stability and prosperity, the Ming dynasty collapsed. Many historians attribute its demise to the Manchu invasion of China, but the truth is far more profound. The Price of Collapse provides an entirely new approach to the economic and social history of China, exploring ... Read more

    Was $23.09 USD Now $16.59 USD

  • Vermeer's Hat

    The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World

    by Timothy Brook ...
    In this critical darling Vermeer's captivating and enigmatic paintings become windows that reveal how daily life and thought-from Delft to Beijing--were transformed in the 17th century, when the world first became global.A Vermeer painting shows a military officer in a Dutch sitting room, talking to a laughing girl. In another canvas, fruit spills from a blue-and-white porcelain bowl. Familiar ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • China between Empires

    The Northern and Southern Dynasties

    by Mark Edward Lewis, Timothy Brook ...
    Series Book 2 - History of Imperial China
    After the collapse of the Han dynasty in the third century CE, China divided along a north-south line. Mark Lewis traces the changes that both underlay and resulted from this split in a period that saw the geographic redefinition of China, more engagement with the outside world, significant changes to family life, developments in the literary and social arenas, and the introduction of new ... Read more

    $24.69 USD

  • Great State

    China and the World

    by Timothy Brook ...
    The author of Vermeer's Hat shares "a dizzying and exhilarating journey" through 800 years of Chinese history and national identity (New Statesman).China is one of the oldest states in the world. It achieved its approximate borders with the Ascendancy of the Yuan dynasty in the thirteenth century and has maintained them ever since—through the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Republic, the Occupation, ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Invisible Lodge

    Enriched edition.

    by Jean Paul, Cameron Price ...
    Translated by Charles Timothy Brooks ...
    In "The Invisible Lodge," Jean Paul crafts a rich narrative that blends elements of fantasy and philosophical reflection, encapsulated within his signature whimsical and satirical prose. This work, published in the early 19th century, explores themes of imagination, the nature of reality, and the intricate interplay between the self and society. With its elaborate metaphors and playful language, ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Titan

    A Romance. v. 1 (of 2)

    by Jean Paul ...
    Translated by Charles Timothy Brooks ...
    In 'Titan,' Jean Paul embarks on an ambitious exploration of the human psyche and the nature of individual existence through the lens of allegory and philosophical introspection. This literary work, rich in Romantic idealism, combines elements of humor, dream-like sequences, and profound existential musings within a narrative structure that is both inventive and non-linear. The title itself ... Read more

    Was $1.99 USD Now $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Confusions of Pleasure

    Commerce and Culture in Ming China

    by Timothy Brook ...
    The Ming dynasty was the last great Chinese dynasty before the Manchu conquest in 1644. During that time, China, not Europe, was the center of the world: the European voyages of exploration were searching not just for new lands but also for new trade routes to the Far East. In this book, Timothy Brook eloquently narrates the changing landscape of life over the three centuries of the Ming (1368 ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • 30 Minute A Week Home Maintenance for Beginners

    The Simple Seasonal System to Prevent Costly Repairs, Protect Your Investment, and Keep Your Home Running Smoothly

    by Timothy Brooks ...
    This practical guide is written for beginners who want a home that feels safer, calmer, and easier to manage without depending on a professional for every small task. It breaks a familiar problem into clear actions, explains what to check before starting, and keeps the focus on progress that can be seen and repeated. You do not need a workshop full of expensive equipment or years of experience. ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • The Age of Confucian Rule

    The Song Transformation of China

    by Dieter Kuhn, Timothy Brook ...
    Series Book 4 - History of Imperial China
    Just over a thousand years ago, the Song dynasty emerged as the most advanced civilization on earth. Within two centuries, China was home to nearly half of all humankind. In this concise history, we learn why the inventiveness of this era has been favorably compared with the European Renaissance, which in many ways the Song transformation surpassed.With the chaotic dissolution of the Tang dynasty, ... Read more

    $24.69 USD