Southeast Asia an introductory history
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. Dr Milton Osborne has been a resident, student and fascinated observer of Southeast Asia for over 5...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Crows Nest, N.S.W.
Allen & Unwin
2013
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| Edition: | Eleventh edition. |
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| 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. 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. |
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| Item Description: | "Southeast Asia in fiction: a personal selection": pages 301-315. |
| Physical Description: | xiv, 351 pages illustrations, maps 21 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 316-339) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781743312674 (paperback) 1743312679 (paperback) |