A History of Early Modern Southeast Asia, 1400-1830 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521681933)

Written by two experienced teachers with a long history of research, this textbook provides students with a detailed overview of developments in early modern Southeast Asia, when the region became tightly integrated into the world economy because of international demand for its unique forest and sea products. Proceeding chronologically, each chapter covers a specific time frame in which Southeast Asia is located in a global context. A discussion of general features that distinguish the period under discussion is followed by a detailed account of the various sub-regions. Students will be shown the ways in which local societies adapted to new religious and political ideas and responded to far-reaching economic changes. Particular attention is given to lesser-known societies that inhabited the seas, the forests, and the uplands, and to the role of the geographical environment in shaping the region's history. The authoritative yet accessible narrative features maps, illustrations, and timelines to support student learning. A major contribution to the field, this text is essential reading for students and specialists in Asian studies and early modern world history.

Author: Barbara Watson Andaya, Leonard Y. Andaya
ISBN-10: 0521681936
ISBN-13: 9780521681933
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/19/2015
Pages: 376
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.80w x 0.70d