It seems quite apparent that the BPH seek at almost any cost to preserve an obsolete business model which I suspect very few of us want. Like tubemonkey I see no reason whatsoever why other readers should subsidise the writing of Chinese history books few will ever read.
Another point missing from this thread so far is piracy. Whilst human nature has its faults it still seems most people choose to pay for their ebooks. Like it or not this can so easily change if stupid policies are pursued by publishers not only on price but on other issues as well. BPH. The old world is gone. Embrace the new or fade into history. I doubt there will be books written about you in this brave new world.
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