| Description |
1 online resource (xxiii, 268 pages) : map. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Politics in Asia series
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Politics in Asia series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A chronological key to principal events, 1840-2000, by country -- Map of South-East Asia -- pt. I. Opening thoughts. 1. Introduction -- pt. II. Modern history. 2. Colonial era: varieties of Indirect Rule. 3. On the threshold of the present: post-war developments. 4. Indonesia: the exception that proves the rule? -- pt. III. Latest phase. 5. Laos: bowing off the stage of history. 6. Cambodia: the King with nine lives. 7. Malaysia: monarchy overawed. 8. Brunei: perks and perils of absolute rule. 9. Thailand: a King for all seasons -- pt. IV. Closing thoughts. 10. Monarchy and democracy -- pt. V. Steps retraced. 11. Further glimpses of the deeper past. |
| Summary |
This book is the first study to relate the political history of the South East Asian Monarchy to the politics of the region today. The excellent coverage of this fascinating subject should be of interest to the general reader. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Monarchy -- Southeast Asia -- History.
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Monarchy. |
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Southeast Asia. |
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History. |
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Southeast Asia -- Politics and government.
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Politics and government. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Kershaw, Roger. Monarchy in South-East Asia. London : Routledge, 2001 (DLC) 00058260 |
| ISBN |
0415185319 (cased) |
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9780415185318 (cased) |
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0415243483 (paperback) |
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9780415243483 (paperback) |
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0203187849 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780203187845 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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9781134667079 (electronic book) |
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1134667078 (electronic book) |
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