Historical Dictionary of the Peoples of the Southeast Asian Massif - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Historical Dictionary of the Peoples of the Southeast Asian Massif write by Jean Michaud. This book was released on 2016-10-14. Historical Dictionary of the Peoples of the Southeast Asian Massif available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Dwelling in the highland areas of Northeast India, Bangladesh, Southwest China, Taiwan, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Peninsular Malaysia are hundreds of “peoples”. Together their population adds up to 100 million, more than most of the countries they live in. Yet in each of these countries, they are regarded as minorities. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Peoples of the Southeast Asian Massif contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on about 300 groups, the ten countries they live in, their historical figures, and their salient political, economic, social, cultural and religious aspects. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more.
Historical Dictionary of Ancient Southeast Asia
Historical Dictionary of Ancient Southeast Asia - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Historical Dictionary of Ancient Southeast Asia write by John N. Miksic. This book was released on 2007. Historical Dictionary of Ancient Southeast Asia available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Anyone who has seen the stunning ruins at Angkor, Bagan, or Barabudur will understand why Southeast Asia boasts so many Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization World Heritage sites. But this is only part of an immense historical and cultural heritage, much of which is revealed in this guide that helps readers grasp the sites' value and comprehend the society in which they were created over a period of a thousand years. Covering the countries of Brunel, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam from the 1st through 15th centuries, Historical Dictionary of Ancient Southeast Asia explores the vast and complex history of the region through diagrams. It also includes hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entires on major and minor sites; significant figures; kingdoms and lesser entities they ruled; economic and social relations; and the artistic, cultural, and religious context of the time. Book jacket.
The A to Z of the Peoples of the Southeast Asian Massif
The A to Z of the Peoples of the Southeast Asian Massif - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The A to Z of the Peoples of the Southeast Asian Massif write by Jean Michaud. This book was released on 2009. The A to Z of the Peoples of the Southeast Asian Massif available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "The A to Z of the Peoples of the Southeast Asian Massif offers hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on approximately 200 groups; the six countries where they reside; their leaders; and their political, economic, social, cultural, and religious traits. The chronology identifies important events, and the introduction examines both the diversities and similarities of the groups' ethnicities, languages, religious practices, and customs. The bibliography provides resources for further reading." --Book Jacket.
Historical Dictionary of Women in Southeast Asia
Historical Dictionary of Women in Southeast Asia - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Historical Dictionary of Women in Southeast Asia write by Trudy Jacobsen. This book was released on 2011-01-30. Historical Dictionary of Women in Southeast Asia available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Dictionary of South & Southeast Asian Art
Dictionary of South & Southeast Asian Art - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Dictionary of South & Southeast Asian Art write by Gwyneth Chaturachinda. This book was released on 2004-04-01. Dictionary of South & Southeast Asian Art available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This basic dictionary of South and Southeast Asian art offers clear and concise explanations of hundreds of useful terms. With over 1,300 entries and 112 line illustrations, this volume makes a handy reference for anyone interested and engaged in South and Southeast Asia Entries range from terms encountered in South and Southeast Asian history, religion, mythology, literature, to those specific to art and architecture, and are drawn from the diverse religious traditions of the region.
