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Spanning two thousand years, this narrative history explores the diverse peoples and cultures along the Mekong River, starting from ancient seafaring civilizations to contemporary political and environmental issues. It covers significant milestones, including the rise of the Cambodian empire, European colonization, and the quest for independence in the twentieth century. The book offers an engaging and insightful look at the modern nations of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Burma, and China, capturing the region's rich history and complexity.
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The Mekong, Milton Osborne
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- The Mekong
- Subtitle
- Turbulent Past, Uncertain Future
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Milton Osborne
- Publisher
- GROVE ATLANTIC
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780802138026
- Category
- World history, Ethnography
- Description
- Spanning two thousand years, this narrative history explores the diverse peoples and cultures along the Mekong River, starting from ancient seafaring civilizations to contemporary political and environmental issues. It covers significant milestones, including the rise of the Cambodian empire, European colonization, and the quest for independence in the twentieth century. The book offers an engaging and insightful look at the modern nations of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Burma, and China, capturing the region's rich history and complexity.