Southeast Asia: An Illustrated Introductory History

This introduction to the history of Southeast Asia has been fully revised and updated for this fifth edition. Illustrated with maps, prints and photographs, and clearly written with the beginning student in mind, it offers coverage of one of the most interesting regions of the world. After dealing with the early history of the region, Dr Osborne concentrates on the changes that have taken place since the 18th century. He surveys developments such as: the impact of colonial rule; economic transformation in the 19th and 20th centuries; the emergence and triumph of independence movements; ethnic minorities and immigrant groups; and social change.