A New History of Southeast Asia

by M.C. Ricklefs, Bruce Lockhart, Albert Lau

Overview

A new, comprehensive, one volume history of Southeast Asia that spans prehistory to the present. Ricklefs brings together colleagues at the National University of Singapore whose expertise covers the entire region, encompassing political, social, economic, religious and cultural history.

Opening with an account of the ethnic groups and initial cultural and social structures of Southeast Asia, the book moves through the early 'classical' states, the arrival of new global religions and the impact of non-indigenous actors. The history of early modern states and their colonial successors is followed by analysis of World War II across the region, Offering a definitive account of decolonisation and early post-colonial nation-building, the text then transports us to modern-day Southeast Asia, exploring its place in a world recovering from the financial crisis.

The distinguished author team provide an authoritative and accessible narrative, drawing upon the latest research and offering detailed guidance on further reading. A landmark contribution to the field, this is an essential text for scholars, students and anyone interested in Southeast Asia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230212145
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/19/2010
Edition description:	2010
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

M. C. RICKLEFS is Professor of History at the National University of Singapore. He is an historian of Indonesia.

BRUCE LOCKHART is Associate Professor of History at National University of Singapore.

ALBERT LAU is Associate Professor of History at National University of Singapore.

PORTIA REYES is a Lecturer in the Department of History at the National University of Singapore.

MAITRII AUNG-THWIN is Assistant Professor of Southeast Asian/Burmese History at the National University of Singapore.
M. C. RICKLEFS is Professor of History at the National University of Singapore. He is an historian of Indonesia.

BRUCE LOCKHART is Associate Professor of History at National University of Singapore.

ALBERT LAU is Associate Professor of History at National University of Singapore.

PORTIA REYES is a Lecturer in the Department of History at the National University of Singapore.

MAITRII AUNG-THWIN is Assistant Professor of Southeast Asian/Burmese History at the National University of Singapore.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations vi

List of Maps and Tables vii

Preface M. C. Ricklefs viii

Acknowledgements xii

Orthography xiii

Abbreviations and Acronyms xiv

Maps xvi

1 Ethnic Groups, Early Cultures and Social Structures 1

2 Early State Formation 18

3 'Classical' States at Their Height 36

4 New Global Religions and Ideas from the Thirteenth Century 69

5 The Rise of New States from the Fourteenth Century 92

6 Non-Indigenous Actors Old and New 116

7 Early Modern Southeast Asian States 134

8 Colonial Communities, c.1800-1900 165

9 Reform, New Ideas and the 1930s Crisis (c.1900-1942) 238

10 World War II in Southeast Asia (1942-1945) 292

11 Regaining Independence in the Decades After 1945 318

12 Building Nations, to c.1990 363

13 Boom and Bust in Southeast Asia c.1990-2008 425

14 Southeast Asia Today 461

Recommended Readings 472

Bibliography 488

Index and Glossary 517

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

A New History of Southeast Asia will perform a service for Southeast Asian studies no less seminal than that rendered by D.G.E. Hall's pioneering volume some 55 years ago. It will provide Southeast Asian Studies with a new intellectual agenda, a new set of research questions, and a new instrument with which to instruct and stimulate the next generation. Without doubt, the appearance of this history text is itself an historic achievement.' - Victor Lieberman, Professor of History, University of Michigan, USA

'[T]he authors of A New History of Southeast Asia are to be congratulated for having produced a book that will serve as a solid, up-to-date introduction to the general field of Southeast Asian history. It is one that I could certainly recommend to undergraduate students.' Patrick Jory, University of Queensland, The Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society

Editorial Reviews

"A New History of Southeast Asia will perform a service for Southeast Asian studies no less seminal than that rendered by D.G.E. Hall's pioneering volume some 55 years ago. It will provide Southeast Asian Studies with a new intellectual agenda, a new set of research questions, and a new instrument with which to instruct and stimulate the next generation. Without doubt, the appearance of this history text is itself an historic achievement." -- Victor Lieberman, Professor of History, University of Michigan

""A New History of Southeast Asia" will perform a service for Southeast Asian studies no less seminal than that rendered by D.G.E. Hall's pioneering volume some 55 years ago. It will provide Southeast Asian Studies with a new intellectual agenda, a new set of research questions, and a new instrument with which to instruct and stimulate the next generation. Without doubt, the appearance of this history text is itself an historic achievement." -- Victor Lieberman, Professor of History, University of Michigan

From the Publisher