Southeast Asia An Introductory History

Name: Southeast Asia An Introductory History
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ISBN: 9781741144482

ISBN-10: 1741144485

ISBN-13: 9781741144482

Edition: 9th 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Milton Osborne

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While deepening our understanding of Southeast Asia, this fine introduction reminds us of the importance of history itself.' Anthony Milner, Basham Professor of Asian History, Australian National UniversityStill one of the best short introductory histories to the region even after nine editions.' Eric Tagliacozzo, Cornell UniversityThe first edition of Southeast Asia: An introductory historywas published in 1979 and immediately filled a need for travellers and students interested in a tantalisingly 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…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication date: 4/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 366
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188



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



Discovering Southeast Asia through Art and Literature


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