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Southeast Asia : an introductory history

Title
Southeast Asia : an introductory history / Milton Osborne.
Author
Osborne, Milton E.
Publication
Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2013.

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Description
xiv, 351 pages : illustrations, maps; 21 cm
Summary
"The first edition of Southeast Asia : an introductory history was 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 resident, student and fascinated observer of Southeast Asia for over 50 years. This familiarity has resulted in a highly readable and lively chronicle. While giving due regard to the early history of the region, Osborne concentrates on the changes that have taken place since the eighteenth century: the impact of colonial rule, economic transformations of the 19th and 20th centuries, the emergence and triumph of the independence movements, the impact of social change and the pivotal roles played by religion, ethnic minorities and immigrant groups. He also provides an introduction to the art of the region and a comprehensive guide to literature about Southeast Asia"--Back cover.
Subject
Southeast Asia > History
Bibliography (note)
  • "Southeast Asia in fiction: a personal selection": pages 301-315.
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 316-339) and index.
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.
Call Number
JFD 14-2218
ISBN
  • 9781743312674 (pbk.)
  • 1743312679 (pbk.)
OCLC
828717948
Author
Osborne, Milton E.
Title
Southeast Asia : an introductory history / Milton Osborne.
Imprint
Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2013.
Edition
11th ed.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
"Southeast Asia in fiction: a personal selection": pages 301-315.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 316-339) and index.
Research Call Number
JFD 14-2218
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