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Here is a strategy to find Chinese or Japanese fiction books in our online catalog.

Use the search string "Chinese fiction."

To find during a certain time period -- "Japanese fiction Tokogawa" OR "Chinese fiction Ming Dynasty"

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Defining Documents in World History - Asia (500-2018) by Salem Press (Editor)
ISBN: 9781682179277
Publication Date: 2018-09-01
Explores the history of Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asian societies including Vietnam.

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Primary source documents on American and World History. With essays on selected current event topics.

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