{"product_id":"southeast-asia-an-introductory-history-paperback","title":"Southeast Asia: An Introductory History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMilton Osborne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lively and easy-to-read guide to Southeast Asian history written by one of the world's preeminent historians of the area.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoutheast Asia: An introductory histor\u003c\/i\u003ey was first published in 1979 and immediately filled a need for travelers and students interested in one of the most dynamic and diverse regions of the world. Now in its fourteenth edition, it remains the classic overview for newcomers and locals alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dr Milton Osborne has been a resident and fascinated observer of Southeast Asia for decades, and he brings this personal familiarity to his account. He opens with the early history, including the famous Angkor empire and the great traders of Srivijaya. He then concentrates on the changes that have taken place since the 18th century: the impact of colonial rule, the economic transformations of the following two centuries, the emergence and triumph of the independence movements, the rise of the middle classes, and the pivotal roles played by religion, ethnic minorities and immigrant groups. He shows how each country has addressed major economic crises and terrorism, and maps the shifting forms of government. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'Still one of the best short introductory histories of the region...' - \u003cb\u003eEric Tagliacozzo, Cornell University\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'A short, selective, and well-presented introduction to the modern history of Southeast Asia based on solid scholarship.' -\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation About Asia Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'Students of Southeast Asian history will be grateful to Milton Osborne for writing this appealing and intelligent tour de force; the book is a triumph of organisation.'\u003cb\u003e-David Chandler\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'He writes books on the region which have two qualities rarely found in combination: impeccable and authoritative scholarship and the vividness and lightness of touch of first-rate travel writing.'\u003cb\u003e-Christopher Koch \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Milton Osborne\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and consultant on Asian issues and the author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eSihanouk: Prince of Light, Prince of Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRiver Road to China\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Mekong: Turbulent past, uncertain future\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eExploring Southeast Asia: A traveller's guide to the region\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a regular visitor to Southeast Asia and is a former Non-resident Fellow at the Lowy Institute for International Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 7.8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47377922687154,"sku":"9781761470943","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/460d922d63d4681647a38df09d4f9fde.webp?v=1777737931","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/southeast-asia-an-introductory-history-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}