Southeast Asia An Introductory History

Name: Southeast Asia An Introductory History
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ISBN: 9781743312674

ISBN-10: 1743312679

ISBN-13: 9781743312674

Edition: 11th 2013

Authors: Milton Osborne

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Now in its 11th edition, this lively and accessible guide to Southeast Asia written by one of the world's preeminent historians of the area remains a classic in its fieldThe first edition of this one-volume introductrion to the area was published in 1979 and immediately filled a need for readers interested in a tantalizingly different part of the world. Subsequent editions have continued to document with great perception the enormous changes and dramatic growth experienced in the region. Dr. Milton Osborne has been a resident, student, and fascinated observer of Southeast Asia for more than 40 years. This familiarity has resulted in a highly readable chronicle, ideal for travelers,…

Book details

List price: $29.99
Edition: 11th
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication date: 3/25/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Illustrations


Introduction



What is Southeast Asia?



The 'Classical' Background to Modern Southeast Asian History



Courts, Kings and Peasants: Southeast Asia Before the European Impact



Minorities and Slaves: The Outsiders in Traditional Southeast Asia



The European Advance and Challenge



Economic Transformation



The Asian Immigrants in Southeast Asia



The Years of Illusion: Southeast Asia Between the Wars, 1918-1941



The Second World War in Southeast Asia



Revolution and Revolt: Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaya and the Philippines



Other Paths to Independence



An End to Post-colonial Settlements, and Beyond I: Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos



An End to Post-colonial Settlements, and Beyond II: Burma, Malaya, Singapore, the Philippines and the Thai Exception



The Challenges of Independence in Southeast Asia



Southeast Asia's Modern History: An Overview of the Present and the Recent Past


Appendix: Discovering Southeast Asia through Art and Literature


Suggested Readings


Timeline


Index