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title: "Bibliography - Empathy is all you need"
description: "A collected list of references, historical context, and further reading for each chapter of the book Empathy is all you need."
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# Bibliography

A collected list of references, historical context, and further reading for each chapter of the book.

## Introduction

  * [Andy Hwang's LinkedIn Profile](https://sg.linkedin.com/in/andyhwang) \- General Partner at Wavemaker Partners \(Profile\). 

## Foreword

  * [The Infinite Game](https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game/) \- By Simon Sinek \(Book\). 

## Chapter 1: Happiness is a choice

  * [Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/144/) \- UNESCO World Heritage Centre \(Web Page\). 
  * [The Swahili Coast](https://www.worldhistory.org/Swahili_Coast/) \- World History Encyclopedia overview of the trading hubs like Kilwa and Sofala \(Article\). 
  * [The History of the Swahili Coast](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xN5-rQ5K4M) \- Exploring the intersection of African and Arab trade cultures \(Video\). 

## Chapter 2: Do I belong?

  * [Constantinople](https://www.worldhistory.org/Constantinople/) \- World History Encyclopedia guide to the beating heart of the Byzantine Empire \(Web Page\). 
  * [Trade and Commercial Activity in the Byzantine and Early Islamic World](https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/byza/hd_byza.htm) \- The Met Museum \(Article\). 
  * [The Theodosian Walls of Constantinople](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okweEYvW-j8) \- A look at the monumental defenses surrounding Leo Phocas's home \(Video\). 

## Chapter 3: Odd one out

  * [How the Medici shaped Renaissance Florence](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/renaissance-florence-medici-family) \- National Geographic \(Article\). 
  * [Wet Nursing in Florence \(1300-1530\)](https://academic.oup.com/jsh/article-abstract/14/4/593/885655) \- Exploring the social norms Alessandra challenged \(Historical Context\). 
  * [The Silk Trade of Renaissance Italy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI1OeMmwYjU) \- Uncovering the economic powerhouse of the era \(Video\). 

## Chapter 4: The Gift

  * [Ogino Ginko](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogino_Ginko) \- The story of the first licensed and practicing female physician of western medicine in Japan \(Article\). 
  * [Kampo Medicine and Western Medicine in Japan](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3862710/) \- A look at the medical transition during the Meiji Restoration \(Historical Context\). 
  * [The Meiji Restoration](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2130.html) \- Japan Guide's overview of this transformative era \(Web Page\). 

## Chapter 5: Mango Juice

  * [The Legend of the Dasheri Mango](https://www.livehistoryindia.com/story/living-culture/dasheri-mango) \- The rich history of Lucknow's most famous fruit \(Article\). 
  * [The Story of the Galouti Kebab](https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/the-story-of-galouti-kebab-the-melt-in-the-mouth-delicacy-originally-made-for-a-toothless-king-1681283) \- Understanding the artistry behind the Nawab's favorite dish \(Culinary History\). 
  * [Lucknow, City of Nawabs](https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/lucknow.html) \- Discover the culture, heritage, and cuisine of Awadh \(Web Page\). 

## Chapter 6: I will teach you

  * [Fujian Tulou](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1113/) \- UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Explore the unique earthen structures built by the Hakka people \(Web Page\). 
  * [Southern Praying Mantis](https://chinesemartialarts.eu/southern-praying-mantis/) \- Understanding the history and principles of this Hakka martial art style \(Article\). 
  * [The Taiping Rebellion](https://www.britannica.com/event/Taiping-Rebellion) \- Encyclopedia Britannica's overview of the massive mid-19th century conflict in China \(Historical Context\). 

## Chapter 7: Do you litter?

  * [The City's Litter Problem is Worse Than Ever](https://www.nytimes.com/1978/10/24/archives/the-citys-litter-problem-is-worse-than-ever.html) \- A 1978 New York Times archive piece capturing the exact context of this story \(Article\). 
  * [History of New York City \(1946–1977\)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_New_York_City_\(1946%E2%80%931977\)) \- The era of urban decay and municipal crisis \(Historical Context\). 

## Chapter 8: Helpful Lies

  * [Kampong Spirit](https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=711ca6e3-f144-4861-bc47-a8ba848c9032) \- The National Library Board of Singapore's overview of this cultural concept of neighborliness \(Article\). 
  * [Public Housing in Singapore](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2013-08-12_112836.html) \- Understanding the shift from kampongs to HDB flats \(Cultural Context\).