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The Japanese invasion of Malaya in December 1941 is one of the more
heavily studied military campaigns in World War II. It has led to
much controversy over how the British, Australian and Indian
troops, well prepared and numerically superior to their Japanese
opponents, could so quickly lose the initiative, and then slowly
and inexorably lose the campaign. With reinforcements arriving
throughout much of the fighting, Arthur Percival, the British
commander, was unwilling to risk his forces in a single battle
which would determine the victor. After the Allied success at
Kampar, followed by a withdrawal, the disaster at Slim River led to
the Japanese outmanoeuvring their opponents in Johore, leading to
the final battle in Singapore. As well as using accounts by many of
the major participants, The Fall of Singapore incorporates recent
research and thinking, also showing the effects of the fighting on
the many Chinese, Malay and Indian civilians - so often neglected
in military histories.
Everyone knows Vietnam for its turbulent environment during the
second half of the 20th century, but few know that archaeologists
believe that civilization there existed as far back as the Bronze
Age. Vietnam's history runs rampant with clashing dynasties, civil
wars and power struggles between the North and South, and conflicts
with neighboring and other countries. First ruled under China's
close watch for centuries, Vietnam fell under conflicting commands
of France and Japan during the 19th and 20th centuries-finally
leading to the split of North and South Vietnam, and ultimately,
the Vietnam War. Today, Vietnam still struggles with its scars from
the past, but is slowly emerging as its own country, independent of
China and France. An essential addition for high school and public
library shelves, The History of Vietnam is the only reference book
to examine Vietnam's complete history, from the 2nd century BCE to
the present.
In spite of Singapore's small size, it has long had a major impact
on the world because of its geographical location and its wealth.
The British initially made the island a major port for the shipping
of goods and later as an airline hub for the region. These factors,
along with a steady government, have helped to contribute to the
country's affluence. This multicultural, multiracial, and
multi-religious island-nation is the envy of many countries in the
world, which have tried to emulate the economic success of
Singapore. The new edition of the Historical Dictionary of
Singapore has been completely rewritten since the first edition was
released 20 years ago. It relates the history of this country
through a chronology, an introductory essay, an expansive
bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on
significant persons, events, places, organizations, and other
aspects of Singapore history from the earliest times to the
present.
While Singapore is relatively small in size and population, its
impact is considerably larger. This rising financial center has
evolved from its early days as an entrepot for Southeast Asia into
the transport hub and export-source for the world that it is today.
More than this, it has served as a model for many developing
countries, showing just how much can be achieved by hard work and
intelligent policy even when there are almost no natural resources
or other evident sources of wealth available. The Encyclopedia of
Singapore focuses on the period since the island-nation's
independence but also provides essential background on the
country's history. It includes brief entries on the leaders of the
struggle for independence and economic progress and includes many
cultural figures as well. Other entries describe important places,
institutions, and events. In addition, there is a brief chronology
and an introduction-to place events in their historical context-and
a bibliography for any reader who wants to learn more.
Over many centuries, and especially during the last century,
Cambodia has experienced radical, even tumultuous changes in its
political system and social order. Chronicling this country's
evolution from absolute monarchy in the pre-colonial era up to the
semi-democracy of today, this dictionary focuses on the
personalities, constitutional dynamics, and major economic
developments of the recent Sihanouk, Lon Nol, Pol Pot and Hun Sen
administrations. Recognizing that considerable research remains to
be done on Cambodia's political history and leaders, this reference
work makes a large contribution to Cambodia and prominent
Cambodians offering biographical details on the rulers, leaders,
and opinion-makers from the time of Jayavarman II to Hun Sen. It
also details key events and recent political developments and
reveals unexpected continuities and discontinuities in elite
composition and national ideological outlooks.
Includes narrative histories that provide a chronological
examination of the political, cultural, philosophical, social, and
religious continuities in each nation's long rich history.
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