Im going to mention a couple of books i edited, which of course i recommend. Footprints 7th edition laos handbook will guide you from traditionally constructed villages and verdant countryside to the charming colonial city. These books have been chosen because they walk the middle ground between heavy history tomes and easy tour guidebooks. This makes it an idea book to dip into to read up about an individual country for a traveler in the area. The cambridge history of southeast asia is a multiauthored treatment of the whole of mainland and island southeast asia from burma to indonesia. An anarchist history of southeast asia yale university press, 2009. An introductory history, first published in 1979 and now in its eighth. What are the best books to read on south east asia history.
He has authored or edited numerous books on aspects of southeast asian history from the 14th to the 21st centuries, including explorations on slavery, freedom, islam, gender, the chinese minority and its jewish analogy, population, and economic history. His soulsearching return powers him through his family history. The book is best used an introductory volume for 100200level university southeast asian history courses, as it is short a total of only 121 pages, and is not heavily weighed down by extended academic context or discussion. The cambridge history of southeast asia ebook, 1992. More exchanges between southeast asia, india, and china will be discussed in future chapters. This is unfortunate, as southeast asia has a rich history with a variety of interesting and highly successful cultures. Ancient to modern history and everything in between. Many of the these publications are free and downable pdfs. Somers heidhues and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A new history 2005 teamwritten by eight authors, each specializing in the history of a different country in the region ok. Concisely written and filled with historical anecdotes of key individuals and events, this authoritative volume is presented in three parts, covering both. The art of not being governed does not come out of a clear blue sky but represents an extension and adaptation of. Laos satisfies all the romantic images of southeast asia.
Subsequent editions translated into japanese, khmer, korean and thai have continued to document with great perception the enormous changes and dramatic growth experienced in the region. Southeast asian history, asian history, books barnes. Southeast asia has undeniably had its fair share of war and torment through. A travellers history of southeast asia is a lucid and concise introduction to the histories of the modern states of malaysia, indonesia, vietnam, cambodia, laos, thailand, singapore, brunei and east timor, providing an essential guide for both tourist and the general reader alike. A history of southeast asia narrates the history of the region from earliest. A history of southeast asia narrates the history of the region from earliest recorded times until today, covering presentday myanmar, thailand. A history of southeast asia by arthur cotterell goodreads.
What are the most important books in the history of. He was founding director of the asia research institute in singapore. There can surely have been few other books in asian studies and certainly not in south east asian studies in recent years that have been as widely anticipated as james c. The internet is full of reading lists with titles like 10 must read books about backpacking southeast asia. Subsequent editions translated into japanese, khmer, korean and thai have continued to document with great perception the enormous changes and. Milton osborne milton osborne has had an association with the asian region for over forty years as an academic, public servant and independent writer. As early as 10,000 years ago, hoabinhian settlers had developed a tradition and culture of distinct artefact and tool production. Historical fiction about southeast asia by southeast asian. An introductory history was published in 1979 and immediately filled a need for travelers and students interested in a tantalizingly different part of the world. Around 10,000 years ago, several cultural groups emerged in china during the neolithic period. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. I have to put in a plug for one that i edited, used in many universities.
If you love the movie the king and i or anna and the king, you have to read this book. Sep 03, 2015 the internet is full of reading lists with titles like 10 must read books about backpacking southeast asia. A history of southeast asia narrates the history of the region from earliest recorded times until today, covering presentday myanmar, thailand, cambodia, laos, vietnam, malaysia, singapore, brunei, the philippines, indonesia and east timor. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Online journals, ebooks, and databases southeast asian. The cambridge history of southest asia, volume 1 covers southeast asian history from prehistory until 1800ce. The present in the past by aungthwin, michael journal of southeast asian studies, vol.
Htown publishing lds history, mormon history, thailand. Backpacking around southeast asia with 11 books from 11 countries. The cambridge history of southeast asia edited by nicholas. Situated at the crossroads between the history of colonialism, of modern southeast asia, and of medical pluralism, this history of medicine and health traces the life of. To date our focus has been on southeast asia, with particular emphasis on thailand.
List of books and articles about southeast asian history. The earliest homo sapiens presence in mainland southeast asia can be traced back to 50,000 years ago and to at least 40,000 years ago in maritime southeast asia. Situated at the crossroads between the history of colonialism, of modern southeast asia, and of medical pluralism, this history of medicine and health traces the life of pharmaceuticals in vietnam under french rule. Cambridge university press provides a history of the whole of mainland and island southeast asia from burma to indonesia, including thailand, vietnam, cambodia, laos, the philippines, malaysia, singapore, and brunei. Feb 09, 2017 im going to mention a couple of books i edited, which of course i recommend. There are many resources available from the asia foundation. Subsequent editions have continued to document with great perception the enormous changes and dramatic growth experienced in the region. While in indonesia, the philippines, singapore and malaysia the culture is a mix of indigenous austronesian, indian, islamic, western, and chinese cultures.
List of books and articles about southeast asian history online. The close proximity of these three areas opened the door to trade and occasional warfare. Critical crossroads presents a comprehensive history of southeast asia from our earliest knowledge of its civilizations and religious patterns up to the present day. Many southeast asian countries share a history of colonialism and imperialism as imposed by western forces, and the philippines isnt alone in grappling with the impact of war. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our uk warehouse. In this first of four volumes, southeast asia from prehistoric times to about a. The foreword describes the book as a history of maritime southeast asia for world historians.
Concisely written and filled with historical anecdotes, this authoritative volume is presented in three parts, covering both mainland and maritime. This is a list of 9 great introductions to the history and culture of southeast asia. Best southeast asia nonfiction best nonfiction books about southeast asia, including thailand, cambodia, vietnam, burma myanmar, laos, indonesia, malaysia, philippines, and singapore. Buy products such as vietnam in hd dvd at walmart and save. Founded in 2006, htown publishing is located in sandy, utah, usa. What are the most important books in the history of southeast. He is the author of eight books on asian topics, including southeast asia. This is one of the best books about southeast asia for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the whole area.
Southeast asia or southeastern asia is a subregion of asia, consisting of the regions that are geographically south of china, east of the indian subcontinent and northwest of australia. An introductory history was published in 1979 and immediately filled a need for travellers and students interested in a tantalisingly different part of the worldone with great political, geographical and cultural diversity. The geographical locations of china and india in relation to southeast asia had much to do with the blending of cultural trends in southeast asia. The history of human settlement in east and southeast asia begins in china. Around 10,000 years ago, several cultural groups emerged in china during the neolithic period, also known as the new stone age. Jul 22, 2019 it depends on what you mean by most important.
This is a good book which sets out the history of the south east asia area by individual nation, for a reader with no prior knowledge. Southeast asia is bordered to the north by east asia, to the west by south asia and the bay of bengal, to the east by oceania and the pacific ocean, and to the south by australia and the indian ocean. Incorporates environmental, social, economic, and gender issues to tell a multidimensional story of southeast asian history from earliest times to the present argues that while the region remains a. Intense powerbloc rivalry in southeast asia added to the strains of newly won independence. A history of southeast asia national library board. Unlike other histories of the region, it is not divided on a countrybycountry basis and is not structured purely chronologically, but rather takes a thematic and regional approach to southeast asia. If you mean the best history of southeast asia, numerous scholars have written textbooks that might serve. A contemporary history by ang cheng guan b ritish writer eh carr in his classic text on international relations, the twenty years crisis. New books in southeast asian studies new books network. Incorporates environmental, social, economic, and gender issues to tell a multidimensional story of southeast asian history from earliest times to the. This is a good, factual overview of the history of southeast asia. Critical crossroads presents a comprehensive history of southeast asia from our earliest knowledge of its civilizations and religious patterns up to the present day incorporates environmental, social, economic, and gender issues to tell a multidimensional story of southeast asian history from earliest times to the present. Evidence of modern humans can be found in the region dating back to over 80,000 years ago. Htown publishing produces books that document portions of the modern history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
A history of southeast asia narrates the history of the. This contest led to the formation of the southeast asia treaty organization seato, backed by the united states, on the one hand and to russochinese support for leftwing movements on the other. Concisely written and filled with historical anecdotes, th. The word introductory is correct, as the subject is massive for a relatively short book. A book that makes it to its twelfth edition must be doing something right, as has milton osbornes introductory history of southeast asia.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Here are five recent novels that will take you into the myriad lives of southeast asia, and the way every country in the region has been changed over the last 100 years. A history of southeast asia by cotterell, arthur ebook. Shop for southeast asia history books in asian history books. 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. During the neolithic, austroasiatic peoples populated. Thailand, burma, cambodia, laos, vietnam, malaysia, indonesia and the philippines. A history of south east asia, by arthur cotterell, 9789814361026, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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