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Naga Cities of the Mekong - A Guide to the Temples, Legends and History of Laos (Paperback, illustrated edition): Martin... Naga Cities of the Mekong - A Guide to the Temples, Legends and History of Laos (Paperback, illustrated edition)
Martin Stuart-Fox; Photographs by Steve Northup
R478 Discovery Miles 4 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is the first book that provides a popular guide to the fascinating story of Laos. Drawing on his extensive research, the acclaimed historian of Laos, Professor Emeritus Martin Stuart-Fox, has written the authoritative text that weaves together centuries of history and legend. His account tells of cities built, destroyed and resurrected. "Naga Cities of the Mekong" focuses on the three Lao capitals situated along the mighty Mekong River - Luang Phrabang in the north, Viang Chan (Vientiane) in the centre and Champasak in the south. Stuart-Fox traces the fortunes of each capital from their legend-rich founding, their years under French colonialism, through the people's struggle for independence, war and revolution, on to the creation of the contemporary state. At the same time, Stuart-Fox tells of the unwavering Lao belief in the ever-vigilant nagas, and the roles they play as guides and protectors. The arresting pictures that accompany this lively study are by former "Time-Life" photographer, Steve Northup.

Historical Dictionary of Laos (Hardcover, Fourth Edition): Martin Stuart-Fox, Simon Creak Historical Dictionary of Laos (Hardcover, Fourth Edition)
Martin Stuart-Fox, Simon Creak; As told to Martin Rathie
R6,341 Discovery Miles 63 410 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Laos has the smallest population, the weakest military, and despite rapid economic growth in recent years, one of the lowest levels of per capita income in mainland Southeast Asia. Yet a glance at the map reveals its strategic location, between China and Cambodia and between Thailand and Vietnam. As Laos was formerly a crossroads for trade routes, the socialist government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic today seeks to transform the country into a prosperous crossroads at the heart of this rapidly developing region. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Laos, Fourth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1.000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Laos.

The Twilight Language (Hardcover): Roderick Bucknell, Martin Stuart-Fox The Twilight Language (Hardcover)
Roderick Bucknell, Martin Stuart-Fox
R5,833 Discovery Miles 58 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor and Francis, an informa company.

The Twilight Language (Paperback, New Ed): Roderick Bucknell, Martin Stuart-Fox The Twilight Language (Paperback, New Ed)
Roderick Bucknell, Martin Stuart-Fox
R1,798 Discovery Miles 17 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book investigates two matters which initially appear unconnected: the nature of Buddha's enlightenment and the meaning of Buddhist symbolism. It concludes that these are in fact connected because they ultimately deal with meditative practice. The authors examine the relationship that appears to exist between Buddhist meditative techniques and certain examples of Buddhist symbolism as found in the earliest Pali texts and in the so-called twilight language of the tantras. In doing so, they bring together two approaches of Buddhist hermeneutics which in the past have never been properly integrated: the meditative-descriptive approach and the scholarly-historical approach. The result is an original interpretation of the higher stages of the Buddhist path of enlightenment, and of key aspects of Buddhist cosmology and doctrine.

A History of Laos (Hardcover, New): Martin Stuart-Fox A History of Laos (Hardcover, New)
Martin Stuart-Fox
R2,337 Discovery Miles 23 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This authoritative and wide-ranging history focuses on the period from the founding of modern Laos as a French colony to its independence, involvement in the war in Vietnam, the formation of the communist republic, and the present authoritarian government. The author shows how the nationalist struggle for independence and unity was subverted by foreign intervention, and how the country has now resumed its traditional role as a neutral state in Southeast Asia. This book provides essential background on modern Laos and the challenges it now faces.

A History of Laos (Paperback): Martin Stuart-Fox A History of Laos (Paperback)
Martin Stuart-Fox
R828 R733 Discovery Miles 7 330 Save R95 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This authoritative and wide-ranging history focuses on the period from the founding of modern Laos as a French colony to its independence, involvement in the war in Vietnam, the formation of the communist republic, and the present authoritarian government. The author shows how the nationalist struggle for independence and unity was subverted by foreign intervention, and how the country has now resumed its traditional role as a neutral state in Southeast Asia. This book provides essential background on modern Laos and the challenges it now faces.

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