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History of Asia by Region

Examines region-wide trends and events in Asian history. Areas included on this page are: East Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Russia and the Caucasus region, and the Middle East. Topics covered include the Silk Road from China to Istanbul, European colonization, the Soviet Era in Asia, Israeli-Arab conflicts, and Japanese expansionism in the early 20th century, plus many more.

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