This book provides a comprehensive overview of Korea’s history, spanning from ancient times to the modern era. Ki-baik Lee examines Korea's political, social, economic, and cultural developments, emphasizing the interplay between internal dynamics and external influences. The work highlights the resilience and adaptability of the Korean people through periods of unification, foreign invasions…
Thai Values and Behavior Patterns offers a concise and insightful exploration of the cultural foundations that shape the attitudes, conduct, and worldview of the Thai people. Drawing upon sociological observation, historical background, and the influence of Buddhism, Robert L. Mole analyzes key elements of Thai behavior such as respect for hierarchy, avoidance of conflict, concepts of merit-mak…
This book presents an analytical study of Thailand’s political development during the mid-twentieth century. David A. Wilson examines the structure of political power, the role of the military and bureaucracy, and the influence of elite groups in shaping national policy. The work also explores the social and economic changes that contributed to Thailand’s shifting political landscape, inclu…
Apprentice Revolutionaries: The Communist Movement in Laos by Phongsavath Boupha provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the emergence and evolution of the communist movement in Laos from its early stages to its consolidation in the late twentieth century. The book examines the socio-political and economic conditions that facilitated revolutionary activism, the role of local and interna…
A History of Thailand provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the major political, social, and cultural developments that have shaped Thailand from its early origins to the modern period. Rong Syamananda traces the evolution of the Thai state, examining the rise of early kingdoms, the influence of Buddhism, the formation of political institutions, and the country’s responses to regiona…
Northern Thai Ceramics offers an in-depth study of the ceramic traditions of Northern Thailand, tracing their historical development, stylistic evolution, and cultural significance. J. C. Shaw examines major kiln sites, production techniques, decorative motifs, and the regional influences that shaped ceramic craftsmanship over the centuries. Drawing on archaeological findings, museum collection…
Thailand and the Struggle for Southeast Asia examines Thailand’s strategic role in the geopolitical competition that shaped Southeast Asia during the mid-twentieth century. Donald E. Nuechterlein analyzes Thailand’s political landscape, internal security challenges, and foreign policy decisions at a time when regional tensions were heightened by the Cold War and conflicts in neighboring cou…
oreign Policy of Thailand provides a comprehensive examination of Thailand’s external relations from historical, political, and strategic perspectives. Ganganath Jha analyzes the evolution of Thai foreign policy within the shifting dynamics of Southeast Asia and the broader international system. The book explores Thailand’s efforts to maintain sovereignty, navigate great-power rivalries, an…
Includes essays which form a collage of the central Mekong basin spanning nearly 1,400 years of history. This title covers topics such as basic structural problems in writing Lao history; political geography from the 600s to the 800s; the Lao-Tay-son alliance in the late 18th century; and, Lao millenarian movements and French colonial rule.
Journeys to Java by a Siamese King presents a historical narrative based on the royal travels of a Siamese monarch to the island of Java during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Through careful examination of original documents, travel notes, and cultural encounters, Imtip Pattajoti Suharto reconstructs the significance of these journeys within the broader context of Southeast …