Milton Osborne On Southeast Asian History

Join us at 6pm on Thursday August 11th

to celebrate the publication of the

12th edition of Milton Osborne's Southeast Asia - An Introductory History

Milton Osborne will talk about Southeast Asian history and the journey of his classic work Southeast Asia - An Introductory History from concept to 12th edition

If you were fortunate enough to have heard Dr Osborne speak before you will know that this is very definitely an evening not to be missed!

The first edition of Southeast Asia - An Introductory History was published in 1979 and immediately filled a need for travellers and students interested in a tantalisingly different part of the world. Subsequent editions (translated into Chinese, Japanese, Khmer, Korean and Thai) have continued to document with great perception the enormous changes and dramatic growth experienced in the region.

Dr Milton Osborne has been a resident, student and fascinated observer of Southeast Asia for over 50 years. This familiarity has resulted in a highly readable and lively chronicle. While giving due regard to the early history of the region, Osborne concentrates on the changes that have taken place since the eighteenth century: the impact of colonial rule, economic transformations of the 19th and 20th centuries, the emergence and triumph of the independence movements, the impact of social change and the pivotal roles played by religion, ethnic minorities and immigrant groups. He also provides an introduction to the art of the region and a comprehensive guide to literature about Southeast Asia.

Clearly written and extensively illustrated, this twelfth edition of Southeast Asia - An Introductory History remains a classic in the field.

'While deepening our understanding of Southeast Asia, this fine introduction reminds us of the importance of history itself. ' - Anthony Milner, Basham Professor of Asian History, Australian National University