South East Asia, Colonial History: Empire-building in the nineteenth century
Author | : Paul H. Kratoska |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 428 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : 0415215412 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780415215411 |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Download or read book South East Asia, Colonial History: Empire-building in the nineteenth century written by Paul H. Kratoska and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2001 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The six volumes that make up this unique set provide an extensive overview of colonialism in South-East Asia. In the majority of cases, authors chosen were specialists writing about their individual areas of expertise, and had first-hand experience in the region. Outline of contents: * I. Imperialism before 1800 [Edited by Peter Borschberg] * II. Empire-Building in the Nineteenth-Century * III. High Imperialism * IV. Imperial Decline: Nationalism and the Japanese Challenge * V. Peaceful Transitions to Independence * VI. Independence through Violent Struggle