By Grant Evans"A Short History of Laos: The Land in Between (Short History of Asia series, A)"
Publisher: Allen & Unwin | Pages: 272 | Date: 2003-05-01 | ISBN:1864489979 | PDF | 2.06 MB
This comprehensive and vivid history of Laos is an ideal introduction for tourists, business travelers, and students. Informative and portable, it chronicles the history of Laos from ancient times, when the dynastic states of the region waxed and waned, to the turmoil of the Vietnam War and independence from France. This guide investigates these key events under a new light and presents serious challenges to the conventional views about Laos's intriguing history.
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By Curtis Andressen"A Short History of Japan: From Samurai to Sony (Short History of Asia series, A)"
Publisher: Allen & Unwin | Pages: 268 | Date: 2003-05-01 | ISBN:1865085162 | PDF | 1.89 MB
Offering a compelling introduction to Japan's rich culture and fascinating history for travelers, businesspeople, and students, this guide discusses the influence of China; the impact of feudalism, modernization, and imperialism; Japanese history of war and peace; and today's economy and uncertainty. Traced are the threads of history, environment, and culture that run through the centuries to explain much about the Japan of today.
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Virginia Matheson Hooker, "A Short History of Malaysia: Linking East and West (Short History of Asia series, A)"
Publisher: Allen & Unwin | Pages: 372 | Date: 2003-11-01 | ISBN: 1864489553 | PDF | 3.61 MB
The origins of Malaysia's aboriginal peoples, the years of Western domination in the country, and the forceful political stance of its current leader are all outlined in this lively and informative account of Malaysia's history and politics. A concise and accessible look at this constantly changing country, this book is perfect for travelers, students, teachers, and businesspeople. Discussed are the major trends in its contemporary political life and the challenges the country faces in the 21st century as Malaysia serves as a model for rapid modernization. The lives of individuals from various time periods are examined to create a complete picture of Malaysia. Also included are maps and illustrations.
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A Short History of Indonesia: The Unlikely Nation? (Short History of Asia series, A) | By Colin Brown
Publisher: Allen & Unwin | Pages: 288 | Date: 2004-04-01 | ISBN:1865088382 | PDF | 3.24 MB
This succinct work of history charts the growth of Indonesia, a remarkable nation of more than 6,000 inhabited islands. With lucid originality, the text incorporates more than 2 million years of history with depth and brevity-particularly focusing on Indonesia's development into a microcosm of a multi-ethnic modern world. Many current concerns are perceptively addressed, such as the legacy of European-Asian trade, Dutch colonialism, and the emergence of what has become the largest Muslim population in the world.
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