Western Power in Asia : Its Slow Rise and Swift Fall, 1415-1999 Si King rest for the weary

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Western Power in Asia : Its Slow Rise and Swift Fall, 1415-1999 Si King rest for the wearyFor centuries, the major poweres of the West were seduced by the allure of the countries of "the Far East". Spices, textiles, silk and tea were the staples of East West trade. But competition between Western traders eventually caused military intervention in Asian affairs and the establishment of colonial empires. These actions have shapred the history of mankind and left a legacy that still reverberates throughout Asia. Western Power in Asia is a