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Short History of Malaysia : Linking East and West by Virginia Matheson Hooker (2003, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherAllen & Unwin

ISBN-101864489553

ISBN-139781864489552

eBay Product ID (ePID)5935161

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Book TitleShort History of Malaysia : Linking East and West

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2003

TopicAsia / Southeast Asia, Asia / General, General

IllustratorYes

GenreHistory

AuthorVirginia Matheson Hooker

Book SeriesA Short History of Asia Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight4.2 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Reviews"I cannot welcome this series warmly enough. It is sure to be a winner-and much needed." -Bill Bryson, author, In a Sunburned Country and A Walk in the Woods, "I cannot welcome this series warmly enough. It is sure to be a winner--and much needed." --Bill Bryson, author, In a Sunburned Country and A Walk in the Woods

TitleLeadingA

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal959.5

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments ix Preface x Abbreviations xiii Maps xv 1. Malaysia as history 1 2. Peopling Malaysia 13 3. Networks of Power and Exchange 33 4. Melaka: a traditional Malay kingdom 58 5. Johor and Kedah: contracts and alliances 78 6. Pressures for change 95 7. Responses to colonialism 131 8. Transition to Independence 170 9. Malaysia is born 209 10. Developing new visions 241 Appendices Time chart 278 Fact File 283 Glossary 289 Notes 293 Bibliographic essay 299 Bibliography 308 Index

SynopsisThe origins of Malaysia's aboriginal peoples, the years of Western domination in the country, and the forceful political stance of its current leader are all outlined in this lively and informative account of Malaysia's history and politics. A concise and accessible look at this constantly changing country, this book is perfect for travelers, students, teachers, and businesspeople. Discussed are the major trends in its contemporary political life and the challenges the country faces in the 21st century as Malaysia serves as a model for rapid modernization. The lives of individuals from various time periods are examined to create a complete picture of Malaysia. Also included are maps and illustrations., New in the Short History of Asia series, edited by Milton Osborne, this is a readable, well-informed and comprehensive history of Malaysia from ancient past to hyper-modern present day., New in the Short History of Asia series, edited by Milton Osborne, this is a readable, well-informed and comprehensive history of Malaysia from ancient past to hyper-modern present day. One of the last British colonies to achieve independence, Malaysia has been developed by its leaders as a model of rapid modernisation. From an earlier image as a romantic tropical backwater, it is now a self-conscious, rapidly developing, hi-tech nation-state stretching from Thailand to the sea boundaries of the Philippines. But the past remains a crucial part of Malaysia's present. In this concise history, Virginia Matheson Hooker takes the lives of individuals as examples of their times and describes how the peoples of Malaysia became masters of their extremely varied environments - not only by exploiting the rich natural advantages, but by linking into the complex patterns of trade in the region. Many of the skills of diplomacy, alliance and adaptation Malaysians developed over the centuries are used today as the country embraces globalisation while still participating in international life in distinctly Malaysian ways. From the origins of its aboriginal peoples, through the years of Western domination to the forceful culture politics of Dr Mahathir, this is a lively and very informative account of Malaysia's past and the major trends in its contemporary political life and the challenges it faces in the 21st century., New in the Short History of Asiaseries, edited by Milton Osborne, this is a readable, well-informed and comprehensive history of Malaysia from ancient past to hyper-modern present day.

LC Classification NumberDS596