Southeast Asia : an introductory history / Milton Osborne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Osborne, Milton E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Southeast Asia--History.

Southeast Asia.

History.

Physical Description:

xiv, 349 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 22 cm

Edition:

Ninth edition.

Place of Publication:

Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2004.

Summary:

This classic work has been the most widely read introduction to the region for more than 20 years and still retains its reputation as a highly readable survey of Southeast Asia's modern history. This newly revised edition is up to date with the constant political and geographical changes in this fluid region of the world. The impact of social change and the pivotal roles played by religion, ethnic minorities, and immigrant groups is illuminated. Clearly written and extensively illustrated with maps, prints, and photographs, the book also includes an introduction to the art of the region and a guide to literature about Southeast Asia.

Contents:

1 What is Southeast Asia? 1

2 The 'Classical' Background to Modern Southeast Asian History 18

3 Courts, Kings and Peasants: Southeast Asia Before the European Impact 40

4 Minorities and Slaves: The Outsiders in Traditional Southeast Asia 61

5 The European Advance and Challenge 70

6 Economic Transformation 93

7 The Asian Immigrants in Southeast Asia 112

8 The Years of Illusion: Southeast Asia Between the Wars, 1918-1941 129

9 The Second World War in Southeast Asia 155

10 Revolution and Revolt: Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaya and the Philippines 179

11 Other Paths to Independence 203

12 An End to Post-colonial Settlements, and Beyond I: Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos 213

13 An End to Post-colonial Settlements, and Beyond II: Burma, Malaya, Singapore, the Philippines and the Thai Exception 227

14 The Challenges of Independence in Southeast Asia 246

15 Southeast Asia's Modern History: An Overview of the Present and the Recent Past 267

Appendix Discovering Southeast Asia through Art and Literature 285.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-337) and index.

ISBN:

1741144485

OCLC:

57048367