Southeast Asia: A Historical Encyclopedia, from Angkor Wat to East TimorThis reference work explores the history of the region that consists of Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, the Phillippines and East Timor. It covers topics including archaeology and prehistory and politics and culture. |
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| Title | Southeast Asia: A Historical Encyclopedia, from Angkor Wat to East Timor Southeast Asia: A Historical Encyclopedia, from Angkor Wat to East Timor, Keat Gin Ooi |
| Editor | Keat Gin Ooi |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | ABC-CLIO, 2004 |
| ISBN | 1576077705, 9781576077702 |
| Length | 1791 pages |
| Subjects | › History / World Reference / General |
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