Books about Asia feature diverse works encompassing the continent’s vast array of countries and cultures, including books exploring a rich history, dynamic societies, and complex political landscapes. Topics may cover ancient civilizations, colonial histories, economic development, regional conflicts, and cultural traditions. The collection includes historical accounts, travelogues, cultural studies, and contemporary analyses that provide in-depth perspectives on the diverse experiences and contributions of Asian countries. These works give readers a broader understanding of Asia’s significant role in global affairs and its multifaceted heritage. Here are our books about Asia.

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Eastward, Westward | A Life in Law by Jerome A. Cohen

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Few figures have done more to bridge the legal and political worlds of East and West than Jerome A. Cohen. From mentoring future leaders to advocating for political prisoners, his memoir, Eastward, Westward | A Life in Law offers a candid, firsthand account of a remarkable life at the crossroads of law, diplomacy, and reform.

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We Have Tired of Violence by Matt Easton

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We Have Tired of Violence | A True Story of Murder, Memory, and the Fight for Justice in Indonesia by Matt Easton is a chilling work of true crime about the midair murder of a human rights activist, set against a riveting political drama in the world’s fourth-largest nation. The story uncovers a conspiracy involving spies, a mysterious co-pilot, threats of violence and black magic, and deadly poison.

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