{"title":"Choon Hwee Koh","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of Choon Hwee Koh, a distinguished author whose insightful books offer readers a deep dive into the realms of history and military studies. Koh's writing is characterised by meticulous research and a unique ability to engage readers with compelling narratives, making complex historical events both accessible and intriguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Sublime Post\u003c\/em\u003e, where Koh expertly examines significant historical themes with a focus on their military impact and legacy. Known for a subtle blend of academic rigour and engaging storytelling, Koh’s publications are invaluable to both enthusiasts and scholars alike, providing a panoramic view of historical occurrences that shaped today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are delving into the nuanced strategies of past military conquests or understanding the socio-political undercurrents of historical events, Choon Hwee Koh’s books are an essential addition to your library, offering fresh perspectives and in-depth analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sublime-post-by-choon-hwee-koh-9780300270532","title":"The Sublime Post","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA history of the postal system that once connected the Ottoman Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the advent of steamships or the telegraph, the premier technology for long-distance communication was the horse-run relay system. Every empire had one—including the Ottoman Empire. In \u003cem\u003eThe Sublime Post\u003c\/em\u003e, Choon Hwee Koh examines how the vast Ottoman postal system worked across three centuries by tracking the roles of eight small-scale actors—the Courier, the Tatar, Imperial Decrees, the Bookkeeper, the Postmaster, the Villager, Money, and the Horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are stories of price-gouging postmasters; of murdered couriers and their bereaved widows; of moonlighting officials transporting merchandise; of neighbouring villages engaged in long-running feuds; of bookkeepers calculating the annual costs of horseshoes, halters, and hay; of Tatar couriers and British travellers sharing drunken nights at post stations; of swimming with horses across rivers; and of hiding from marauding bandits in the desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy weaving together chronicles, sharia court records, fiscal registers, collective petitions, appointment contracts, and imperial decrees from the Ottoman archive, this study of a large-scale communications infrastructure reveals the interdependence of an empire and its diverse imperial subjects. Koh traces this evolving interdependence between 1500 and 1840 to tell the history of the Ottoman Empire and its changing social order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000819400940,"sku":"9780300270532","price":119.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24703063482294.jpg?v=1763307227"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/choon-hwee-koh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}