| Description |
xiv, 349 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
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 |
| Summary |
A highly readable and lively chronicle, now in its ninth edition. While giving due regard to the early history of the region, Osborne concentrates on the changes that have taken place since the 18th century. He also provides and introduction to the art of the region and a comprehensive guide to literature about S.E. Asia |
| Analysis |
Asia, Southeast |
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History |
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Independence |
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Economic development |
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Ethnic relations |
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Statistics |
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Overseas item |
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History (Australia,Southeast Asia) |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 315-327 |
| SUBJECT |
Asia, Southeastern -- History. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85008630
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| ISBN |
1741144485 : |
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