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The "Malay Annals," an essential work in Malay literature, chronicles the historical account of the Malay Sultanate, intricately weaving together history, legend, and folklore. Written in a classica……続きを見る

In "History of the Philippine Islands (Vol. 1 & 2)", Joaquín Martínez de Zúñiga offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of the Philippines from its earliest records to the late 19th centur……続きを見る

The extraordinary story of North Vietnam's most successful spy During the Vietnam War, Time reporter Pham Xuan An befriended everyone who was anyone in Saigon, including American journalists such as……続きを見る

This book introduces the history of cultural exchanges between East Asia and the West through comparative biographical sketches of sixty personalities from China and Japan. These sketches illustrate……続きを見る

The year 2021 marked the five-hundredth anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines. With over 90% of the Filipin@s (Filipino/as) in the country and more than eight million around the world ident……続きを見る

In "Recollections of Manilla and the Philippines," Robert MacMicking offers a rich and evocative portrayal of his experiences in the Philippines during the late 19th century. This work transcends me……続きを見る

Buddhist-Inflected Sovereignties across the Indian Ocean draws attention to the varied, historically contingent, and sometimes competing, arguments for and about sovereignty that operated in the Pal……続きを見る

Here was Once the Sea features poetry, fiction, and nonfiction guest edited by Rina Garcia Chua, Esther Vincent Xueming, and Ann Ang. While many of these works are comprised mostly of anglophone tex……続きを見る

First published in 1951, The Malay Magician employs historical and comparative data to unravel the different elements – pagan, Hindu and Muslim – in a complex system of Malay magic, as it exists in ……続きを見る

The Vietnam War had a significant impact on international relations, sparking a global anti-war movement and shaping diplomatic dynamics. * The Vietnam War divided nations into those supporting the ……続きを見る

Yeh Shih-t'ao (1925-2008) was an outstanding Taiwanese novelist, literary critic and historian of Taiwan literature. In the history of the development of contemporary Taiwan literature he occupies a……続きを見る

In "British Borneo," W. H. Sir Treacher presents a meticulous exploration of the region's rich ecology and diverse cultures during the British colonial era. Written in a narrative style that combine……続きを見る

“Remarkable… the best overview of America’s misadventure in Southeast Asia, and it is sure to become the standard one-volume book on the war.” – Thomas E. Ricks, New York Times The Vietnam War cast ……続きを見る

First published in 1948, Malaya and its History is a history of Malaya ranging from the thousand years of Hindu influence to the eras of Portuguese and Dutch rule, and from the establishment of the ……続きを見る

In "The Story of the Philippines," Murat Halstead provides a sweeping narrative that explores the rich tapestry of Filipino history, culture, and society. Through a blend of vivid storytelling and s……続きを見る

In "The History of Sumatra," William Marsden presents a meticulous account of the island's geography, culture, and history. Written in a systematic and clear literary style characteristic of 18th-ce……続きを見る

In "Burma and the Karens," Dr. San C. Po C.B.E. explores the intricate dynamics of the Karen people within the broader context of Burmese history and culture. The book delves into the sociopolitical……続きを見る

William Marsden's "The History of Sumatra" is a groundbreaking work that combines meticulous scholarship with vivid narratives, offering an in-depth exploration of the island's geography, cultures, ……続きを見る

An incisive, lyrical, and deeply reported account of India’s descent into authoritarianism. Traveling across India, interviewing Hindu zealots, armed insurgents, jailed dissidents, and politicians a……続きを見る

A detailed examination of one of the crucial campaigns of World War II in Burma, in which British and Commonwealth forces achieved their first decisive victory over Japanese arms. The hard-fought Se……続きを見る

This book presents the first oral history of Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) (2004–2014). As the first directly elected president, he played a very important role in Indonesia's……続きを見る

This book includes a narrative history that provides a chronological examination of the political, cultural, philosophical, social, and religious continuities in Cambodia's long rich history. It ove……続きを見る

An intricate tapestry of colonial exploration, maritime adventure, and cultural encounters, 'The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido' offers a compelling collection of narratives documenting the Bri……続きを見る

This pioneering study provides an essential guide to the formative years of Drama Box, a leading Chinese-language theatre company in Singapore. How Wee Ng presents a compelling narrative of how Dram……続きを見る

How undetonated bombs from a war that ended more than fifty years ago still affect Cambodian farmers and their land Over the course of the Vietnam War, the United States dropped 500,000 tons of bomb……続きを見る

As a child, Robert Howard was taught by his Granny Callie to always face his threats head-on. Some thirty years later, he emerged from the Vietnam War as America’s most decorated Green Beret. For th……続きを見る

Echoes of History is a historical narrative that brings to life the former princely states of Travancore and Cochin. The author has revealed the history of the region through word pictures based on ……続きを見る

“Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2024” ーMs. Magazine A chronicle of the divergent journeys of a Vietnamese father, who fled his home country in desperation, and his American-born daughter, who v……続きを見る

A lively and easy-to-read guide to Southeast Asian history written by one of the world's pre-eminent historians of the area. Southeast Asia: An introductory history was first published in 1979 and i……続きを見る

A 2019 EDGAR AWARDS NOMINEE (BEST FACT CRIME) • A BANFF MOUNTAIN BOOK AWARDS FINALIST Two modern adventurers sought a treasure possessed by the legendary "Wild Men of Borneo." One found riches. The……続きを見る