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Once upon a time there was a mysterious country that tried to be unique in everything and to large extent succeeded

Once upon a time there was a mysterious country that tried to be unique in everything and to large extent succeeded

Jonathan Clement – A brief history of Japan

The broad strokes and accessible style help to create a basic understanding of Japan – although necessarily with major simplifications.

Governments of developing countries should: 1. stimulate household farming 2. push through land reform, and 3. protect their budding manufacturing industry – in that order

Governments of developing countries should: 1. stimulate household farming 2. push through land reform, and 3. protect their budding manufacturing industry – in that order

Joe Studwell – How Asia Works

Interesting historical perspective on economic development with renewed relevance in a post free-trade world.

It is quite hard to die in peace while owning the most famous diamond in the world

It is quite hard to die in peace while owning the most famous diamond in the world

Anita Anand and William Dalrymple – Koh-i-Noor

The stone itself is just an excuse to tell wonderful stories.

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