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The Asian Century: Paths to Power

1999
At the onset of the 20th century, Asia was dominated by empires anxious for control of its vast resources. "The Asian Century: Paths to Power "delves into four areas in seeing how Asia has achieved its rise to global recognition. It covers key events that have happened in the 20th century, and looks into Asia's unique culture and people, all with the purpose of encouraging site visitors to do further research and learn about the continent. The issue of power is discussed throughout the site, in both basic and conceptual terms that encourage further discussion . An extensive, function-filled database, interactive maps, various games and photo collections are provided to make learning enjoyable.