Southeast Asia: An Introductory History

Sampul Depan
Allen & Unwin, 2004 - 349 halaman
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.

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What is Southeast Asia?
1
The Classical Background to Modern Southeast Asian History
18
Courts Kings and Peasants Southeast Asia Before the European Impact
40
Minorities and Slaves The Outsiders in Traditional Southeast Asia
61
The European Advance and Challenge
70
Economic Transformation
93
The Asian Immigrants in Southeast Asia
112
The Years of Illusion Southeast Asia Between the Wars 19181941
129
Other Paths to Independence
203
An End to Postcolonial Settlements and Beyond I Indonesia Vietnam Cambodia and Laos
213
An End to Postcolonial Settlements and Beyond II Burma Malaya Singapore the Philippines and the Thai Exception
227
The Challenges of Independence in Southeast Asia
246
Southeast Asias Modern History An Overview of the Present and the Recent Past
267
Discovering Southeast Asia through Art and Literature
285
Suggested Readings
315
Timeline
338

The Second World War in Southeast Asia
155
Revolution and Revolt Indonesia Vietnam Malaya and the Philippines
179
Index
340
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Halaman 54 - ... Influence in the Philippines The Philippines came into historical focus remarkably late by comparison with other parts of Southeast Asia. We know that trading junks from China and Japan visited the Philippines for centuries before the Spanish established themselves in the northern Philippines during the latter part of the sixteenth century. The records of these voyages tell us frustratingly little about the nature of society in the Philippines and as a result our knowledge of life in the Philippines...
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Dr Milton Osborne is a writer and consultant on Asian issues. He is the author of many books including Sihanouk: Prince of Light, Prince of Darkness, River Road to China and The Mekong: turbulent past, uncertain future.

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