The History of Cambodia by Justin Corfield
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The History of Cambodia
The History of Cambodia
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Includes narrative histories that provide a chronological examination of the political, cultural, philosophical, social, and religious continuities in each nation's long rich history.
The History of Cambodia Summary
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. . . 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 *
About Justin Corfield
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).
Table of Contents
Series Foreword Preface Introduction Abbreviations Timeline of Historical Events 1 Funan, Chenla, and Angkor 2 From the Fall of Angkor to the French Protectorate (1432-1863) 3 The French Protectorate (1863-1941) 4 The Road to Independence (1941-1953) 5 The Golden Years under Sihanouk (1953-1970) 6 The Khmer Republic (1970-1975) 7 Democratic Kampuchea (1975-1979) 8 The Second Civil War (1979-1991) 9 The Road to Democracy (1991-1997) 10 Cambodia under Hun Sen (1997 onwards) Notable People in Cambodia Selected Bibliography Index A photo essay follows page 66
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NPB9780313357220
9780313357220
0313357226
The History of Cambodia by Justin Corfield
New
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
2009-10-13
208
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