The Light of Asia FD25 # 1 New York Times

# 1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash ____________________________________ Persephone

A flat-out masterpiece’ The New York Times Book Review Caught between hostile nations

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The Light of Asia FD25 # 1 New York Times'A rich history Harding writes with energy and insight, wearing a tremendous amount of learning lightly' Rana Mitter, Financial Times This rich and enjoyable book by the acclaimed author of Japan Story explores the many ways in which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries of tangled, dynamic encounters From the time of the ancient Greeks onwards the West's relationship with Asia consisted for the most part of outrageous tales of