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Some of the most active debate about the Vietnam War today is prompted by those who believe that the United States could have won the war either through an improved military strategy or through more. 続きを見る

Nationalism in Southeast Asia seeks a definition of nationalism through examining its role in the history of southeast Asia, a region rarely included in general books on the topic. By developing suc……続きを見る

This book examines the development of Thailand from the integration of Siam into the European world economy at the beginning of the nineteenth century, up to the emergence of Thailand as a modern na……続きを見る

This study offers a new approach to the history of sites, archaeology, and heritage formation in Asia, at both the local and the trans-regional levels. Starting at Hindu-Buddhist, Chinese, Islamic, ……続きを見る

How and why was it possible for a small state such as Thailand to challenge great powers France and Japan during the Second World War? Putting ontological security theory into dialogue with status s……続きを見る

It is said that the duty of public servants is to 'speak truth to power' ー to give honest, sound and sometimes unpopular advice to political leaders. Underneath the narrative of the Singapore story……続きを見る

In "Cacao Culture in the Philippines," William Scrugham Lyon presents an insightful exploration of the historical and socio-economic factors that have shaped cacao cultivation in the archipelago. Th……続きを見る

The collection, 'The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido,' provides a compelling exploration of the 19th-century British naval expeditions. Capturing the thrilling encounters and strategic maneuvers……続きを見る

In "The History of Sumatra," William Marsden delivers a meticulously researched account of the island's geography, inhabitants, and colonial encounters, framed within the broader context of 18th-cen……続きを見る

East Timor or Timor-Leste officially the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste is country in Maritime Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor,the nearby islands of Atauro a……続きを見る

Alan Atkinson has worked for the ABC for more than 20 years and is currently Day Editor in the Adelaide ABC newsroom. He has also worked for newspapers in Australia and overseas, including the Sydne……続きを見る

“Può capitare, nella vita, che ci siano azioni che uno compie ma non sa bene come motivare. A me, purtroppo, capita spesso. Come nei casi che narro in questo libro e in generale sulle scelte più imp……続きを見る

Thailand can be divided into four culturally and geographically diverse regions. The mountainous north, centered around the old walled city of Chiang Mai, offers trekking, whitewater rafting, elepha……続きを見る

With colorful, vivid photography and insightful commentary, this pictorial and Thailand travel guide offers readers a glimpse at a dynamic country and its people. Thailand has many claims on the tit……続きを見る

Lying just north of the equator, Malaysia comprises Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. A blend of East and West, of different lifestyles, cuisines, arch……続きを見る

Renowned for its natural wealth since ancient times, the southern Thai island of Phuket has acquired a new kind of international celebrity in more recent days as a place of rest and relaxation for o……続きを見る

The author of the acclaimed memoir The Gate now gives us a mesmerizing account of his personal relationship with one of the most infamous torturers of the twentieth century, and of his transformativ……続きを見る

Originally designed as a field guide for soldiers and civilians serving in Burma in the heyday of the British Empire, this book will be invaluable to historians seeking to understand the imperial mi……続きを見る

Hailed as a "pithy and compelling account of an intensely relevant topic" (Kirkus Reviews), this wide-ranging volume offers a superb account of a key moment in modern U.S. and world history. Drawing……続きを見る

First Published in 1968. This second edition includes the 'Tragedy of Negrais' as a new appendix. Originally published in 1928 for the University of Rangoon and the sequel three years later- 'Traged……続きを見る

This book is the first English translation of the original text Atjeh Sepintas Lalu published in 1950 in Bahasa Indonesia by one of Indonesia’s leading lawyers, writers, and political figures, exami……続きを見る

A Booklist "Top 10 History Book of 2022" The first true people's history of modern India, told through a seven-year, 9,000-mile journey along its many contested borders Sharing borders with six coun……続きを見る

In "The Story of the Philippines," Murat Halstead embarks on a comprehensive historical narrative that chronicles the archipelago's tumultuous journey from indigenous societies to colonial rule and ……続きを見る

In "Siam: The Land of the White Elephant as It Was and Is," George B. Bacon provides an evocative exploration of Thailand's rich cultural tapestry, intertwining historical narratives with deeply obs……続きを見る

In 'In Court and Kampong,' Sir Hugh Charles Clifford presents a compelling tapestry of life in British Malaya during the early 20th century. Through a series of vivid narratives, Clifford captures t……続きを見る

First published in 1937, Island of Bali is still regarded by many as the most authoritative text on Bali and its fascinating people. Included is a wealth of information on the daily life, art, custo……続きを見る

The end of authoritarian rule in 1998 ushered in an exhilarating but unsettled period of democratization in Indonesia. A more open political climate converged with a rapidly changing media landscape……続きを見る

This book examines the full range of counterinsurgency intelligence during the Malayan Emergency. It explores the involvement of the Security Service, the Joint Intelligence Committee (Far East), th……続きを見る

For 34 months, while wounded and struggling to survive in Korean War prison camps, Felix Ferranto recited the Lord's Prayer daily and dreamed of being free and with his family. Proper "attitude" and……続きを見る

La Segunda Guerra Sino-Japonesa fue un conflicto militar que se libró principalmente entre la República de China y el Imperio de Japón desde el 7 de julio de 1937 hasta el 2 de septiembre de 1945. C……続きを見る