Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Tribute, Trade and Influence

A Short History of China and Southeast Asia: Tribute, Trade and Influence
Author: Martin Stuart-Fox
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Date: 2003
Pages: 278
Description:
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.
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