The Columbia Guide to Asian American History
- ISBN-10
- 0231115105
- ISBN-13
- 9780231115100
- Category
- Asian Americans
- Pages
- 323
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Author
- Gary Y. Okihiro
Description
A comprehensive reference to Asian American history reveals the key events and personalities while also exploring the historical debates that rage around their interpretation.
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