The History of Cambodia by Justin Corfield
Includes narrative histories that provide a chronological examination of the political, cultural, philosophical, social, and religious continuities in each nation's long rich history.
. . this work succeeds in presenting an introduction to Cambodian history suitable for both public and academic libraries. * ARBAonline *
This reference for students and general readers overviews the history of Cambodia, from the fall of Angkor and the French Protectorate period (1432-1863) to the present. More than half of the book is dedicated to the period from 1970 through the present, with chapters on the Khmer Republic, Democratic Kampuchea, the second civil war, the road to democracy, and Cambodia under Hun Sen. An introductory chapter overviews the country's geography, political institutions, economy, and culture. The book includes B&W historical and contemporary photos, a chronology, profiles of key figures, and a list of acronyms. * Reference & Research Book News *
This reference for students and general readers overviews the history of Cambodia, from the fall of Angkor and the French Protectorate period (1432-1863) to the present. More than half of the book is dedicated to the period from 1970 through the present, with chapters on the Khmer Republic, Democratic Kampuchea, the second civil war, the road to democracy, and Cambodia under Hun Sen. An introductory chapter overviews the country's geography, political institutions, economy, and culture. The book includes B&W historical and contemporary photos, a chronology, profiles of key figures, and a list of acronyms. * Reference & Research Book News *
JUSTIN CORFIELD is a teacher of history and international studies at Geelong Grammar School. He is the author of Encyclopedia of Singapore (2006) and The History of Vietnam (Greenwood, 2008).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780313357220 |
| ISBN 10 | 0313357226 |
| Title | The History of Cambodia |
| Author | Justin Corfield |
| Series | The Greenwood Histories Of The Modern Nations |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2009-10-13 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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