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Best books to learn The Asian Saga, in order

James Clavell wrote six novels about the collision between Europe and Asia, and the order he wrote them in bears almost no relation to the order the story happens in: King Rat came first in 1962 but sits fifth in the timeline, while Shogun opens the whole saga in the year 1600 and was published thirteen years later.

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How should I approach learning the asian saga?
James Clavell wrote six novels about the collision between Europe and Asia, and the order he wrote them in bears almost no relation to the order the story happens in: King Rat came first in 1962 but sits fifth in the timeline, while Shogun opens the whole saga in the year 1600 and was published thirteen years later.
What's a good book to start the asian saga with?
A strong starting point is Hong Kong by Jan Morris. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.

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