Historical Atlas of South-East Asia
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (958 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9004102388 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 148 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Sir Charles Panther said An Essential Southeast Asia Reference, and Beautiful Book. The first thing that hits you about this book is its price. I got mine in 1996 , and am glad I did. As time goes on, this book will become more and more scarce, so buy it now before the price doubles again in another six years.Yes, it's expensive, but worth it. This is an invaluable reference, a must-have addition to the library of any scholar of Southeast Asia. The book is a gem, a wonderful combination
Pluvier, Ph.D. He has published several books on South-East Asian History. (1953) in History, University of Amsterdam. Jan M. . Is Emeritus Professor of Modern Asian History in Amsterdam
About the Author Jan M. Pluvier, Ph.D. (1953) in History, University of Amsterdam. . He has published several books on South-East Asian History. Is Emeritus Professor of Modern Asian History in Amsterdam
All maps are coloured. The text part places each map in its historical context, providing also lists of kings, presidents etc. That part of the book can be used on its own, portraying the history of South-East Asia in 64 pages of maps which cover such items as the formation of states and empires, the migration of peoples, trade routes, cultural and economic aspects, the rise and decline of colonialism and the political development of the post-colonial era. In the first section a chronological survey in succinct form of the history of the area is presented so as to provide the reader with the background information necessary to make adequate use of the second section. This book deals with the historical development of South-East Asia (Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines) from the earliest times to the present. It is concluded by an extensive bibliography an