A Short History of China and Southeast Asia: Tribute, Trade and Influence (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781864489545)

This informative but concise history of China and Southeast Asia is perfect for travelers, students, teachers, and businesspeople. Portable and attractively designed, it includes color illustrations, maps, and a brief history of the region. Explored are relations between China and Southeast Asia across two millennia; patterns of diplomacy, commercial networks, and migration; and how these have varied over time. With a focus on modern history, this is a fascinating account of imperial ambition, internal collapse and revival, cultural and commercial endeavors, and war and revolution. Important insight into the complicated history of the fastest-growing region in the world is offered.


Author: Martin Stuart-Fox
ISBN-10: 1864489545
ISBN-13: 9781864489545
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2003
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.52w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Kliatt 05/01/2004 pg. 39
Choice 02/01/2004 pg. 1136
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2004 pg. 48