A New History of Southeast Asia

by Ricklefs, M.C.; Lockhart, Bruce; Lau, Albert; Reyes, Portia; Aung-Thwin, Maitrii

• ISBN13: 9780230212145
• ISBN10: 023021214X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-12-15
• Publisher: Red Globe Pr

Summary

A new, comprehensive, one volume history of Southeast Asia that spans prehistory to the present. Ricklefs brings together colleagues at the National University of Singapore whose expertise covers the entire region, encompassing political, social, economic, religious and cultural history. Opening with an account of the ethnic groups and initial cultural and social structures of Southeast Asia, the book moves through the early 'classical' states, the arrival of new global religions and the impact of non-indigenous actors. The history of early modern states and their colonial successors is followed by analysis of World War II across the region, Offering a definitive account of decolonisation and early post-colonial nation-building, the text then transports us to modern-day Southeast Asia, exploring its place in a world recovering from the financial crisis. The distinguished author team provide an authoritative and accessible narrative, drawing upon the latest research and offering detailed guidance on further reading. A landmark contribution to the field, this is an essential text for scholars, students and anyone interested in Southeast Asia.

Author Biography

M.C. Ricklefs is Professor of History at the National University of Singapore and a historian of Indonesia. Here he is joined by colleagues from the National University of Singapore History Department: Bruce Lockhart (mainland and early Southeast Asia), Albert Lau (Malaysia and Singapore), Portia Reyes (the Philippines) and Maitrii Aung-Thwin (Burma).

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	p. vi
List of Maps and Tables	p. vii
Preface	p. viii
Acknowledgements	p. xii
Orthography	p. xiii
Abbreviations and Acronyms	p. xiv
Maps	p. xvi
Ethnic Groups, Early Cultures and Social Structures	p. 1
Early State Formation	p. 18
'Classical' States at Their Height	p. 36
New Global Religions and Ideas from the Thirteenth Century	p. 69
The Rise of New States from the Fourteenth Century	p. 92
Non-Indigenous Actors Old and New	p. 116
Early Modern Southeast Asian States	p. 134
Colonial Communities, c.1800-1900	p. 165
Reform, New Ideas and the 1930s Crisis (c.1900-1942)	p. 238
World War II in Southeast Asia (1942-1945)	p. 292
Regaining Independence in the Decades After 1945	p. 318
Building Nations, to c.1990	p. 363
Boom and Bust in Southeast Asia c.1990-2008	p. 425
Southeast Asia Today	p. 461
Recommended Readings	p. 472
Bibliography	p. 488
Index and Glossary	p. 517
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