Historical Dictionary Of Thailand

Author : Gerald W. Fry,Gayla S. Nieminen,Harold E. Smith
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810875258

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Historical Dictionary of Thailand by Gerald W. Fry,Gayla S. Nieminen,Harold E. Smith Pdf

Throughout its history, Thailand has shown remarkable resiliency, adaptability, and creativity in responding to serious threats and crises, and this since much earlier times when it was known as Siam. This book, while focusing on the modern period, does reach back to ancient kingdoms but also shows the impressive rise to a modern democracy, although still endowed with a king, and even more impressively, an economic “tiger.” Moreover, it has become a prime tourist destination and is thus known to vast numbers of foreigners as a sort of “instant Asia.” The Historical Dictionary of Thailand, now in its third edition, covers this amazing story in various ways. First, the chronology traces the most significant events from year to year. The introduction then provides a good overview of the land and people, the history and traditions, and where it now seems to be heading. The dictionary, which by now has hundreds of detailed and cross-referenced entries, looks more closely at important persons, places, institutions and events as well as more generally its politics, economy, society, culture and religion. So this is an excellent reference work not only for scholars but many others who have visited the country and were fascinated by it.

Author : May Kyi Win,Harold Eugene Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015037293134

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Historical Dictionary of Thailand by May Kyi Win,Harold Eugene Smith Pdf

Covers the history of Thailand, Thai Buddhism, economics, politics, population, customs and values, and cultural events

Author : Jean Michaud,Margaret Byrne Swain,Meenaxi Barkataki-Ruscheweyh
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 595 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442272798

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Historical Dictionary of the Peoples of the Southeast Asian Massif by Jean Michaud,Margaret Byrne Swain,Meenaxi Barkataki-Ruscheweyh Pdf

Dwelling in the highland areas of Northeast India, Bangladesh, Southwest China, Taiwan, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Peninsular Malaysia are hundreds of “peoples”. Together their population adds up to 100 million, more than most of the countries they live in. Yet in each of these countries, they are regarded as minorities. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Peoples of the Southeast Asian Massif contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on about 300 groups, the ten countries they live in, their historical figures, and their salient political, economic, social, cultural and religious aspects. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more.

Author : Martin Stuart-Fox
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810864115

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Historical Dictionary of Laos by Martin Stuart-Fox Pdf

Laos is the smallest state in terms of population, the weakest militarily, and the least developed economically in mainland Southeast Asia. Yet a glance at the map shows how strategically it is positioned, between Thailand and Vietnam and between Cambodia and China. As in the past Laos was a crossroads for trade routes, so in the future it will be a crossroads for communications in this rapidly developing region. It is even possible to anticipate that the greatness of Laos in the past may be matched by the emergence of Laos in the future as a significant partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, of which it is already a member. The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Laos_through its chronology, introductory essay, appendixes, maps, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects_traces Laos' history and provides a compass for the direction the country is heading.

Author : John N. Miksic
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015067693765

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Historical Dictionary of Ancient Southeast Asia by John N. Miksic Pdf

Anyone who has seen the stunning ruins at Angkor, Bagan, or Barabudur will understand why Southeast Asia boasts so many Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization World Heritage sites. But this is only part of an immense historical and cultural heritage, much of which is revealed in this guide that helps readers grasp the sites' value and comprehend the society in which they were created over a period of a thousand years. Covering the countries of Brunel, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam from the 1st through 15th centuries, Historical Dictionary of Ancient Southeast Asia explores the vast and complex history of the region through diagrams. It also includes hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entires on major and minor sites; significant figures; kingdoms and lesser entities they ruled; economic and social relations; and the artistic, cultural, and religious context of the time. Book jacket.

Author : Harold Eugene Smith
Publisher : Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Thailand
ISBN : UCAL:B4311000

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Historical and Cultural Dictionary of Thailand by Harold Eugene Smith Pdf

Author : Martin Stuart-Fox,Simon Creak,Martin Rathie
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 751 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-15
Category : Laos
ISBN : 9781538120286

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Historical Dictionary of Laos by Martin Stuart-Fox,Simon Creak,Martin Rathie Pdf

"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"--

Author : May Kyi Win,Harold E. Smith,Gayla S. Nieminen
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810865327

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Historical Dictionary of Thailand by May Kyi Win,Harold E. Smith,Gayla S. Nieminen Pdf

The second edition, which first provides an overview of the country in the introduction, traces the long and complicated history in the chronology and goes into much greater detail in the dictionary. Offering 64 new entries, as well as updates and revisions to older ones, the dictionary presents important persons, places, institutions, and more in an easily accessible resource. Significant recent events are discussed including the 1997-98 Thai economic crisis and its effects, reforms of the national government, and the growth in political roles of both businessman and other middle class members. In addition, the book updates basic information relative to population growth, urbanization, and industrialization of the economy. All this is topped off by a solid bibliography making this an essential reference tool.

Author : Gary Land
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0810853450

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Historical Dictionary of Seventh-Day Adventists by Gary Land Pdf

Profiles a large Christian denomination that is only two centuries old, but has a rapidly growing member base, including a large presence in the Third World. Reviews the notable historical events in a chronology; explains the development of the Seventh-day Adventist as a world religion in the introductory essay; describes the persons, places, events, doctrines, publications, institutions, organizations, and societies that played a significant role in shaping the religion; and provides an extensive bibliography of works on Seventh-day Adventism and books expressing Adventist views on theological and other issues.

Author : Donald E. Weatherbee
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008-04-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810864054

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Historical Dictionary of United States-Southeast Asia Relations by Donald E. Weatherbee Pdf

Southeast Asia consists of the countries of Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Historically, U.S. policy and diplomacy with Southeast Asia is defined by U.S. interests in the region, whether it's maintaining free lanes of communication through the South China Sea, gaining access to the resources and markets of Southeast Asia, or containing the spread of Communism. Since World War II, the U.S. has constantly been involved in conflicts in the region: providing material and financial support for France during the First Indochina War, direct involvement in the Vietnam War, providing support to Thailand during the Third Indochina War, and the declaration that Southeast Asia is the second-front in the war on terror after September 11. The Historical Dictionary of United States-Southeast Asia Relations identifies the key issues, individuals, and events in the history of U.S.-Southeast Asia relations and places them in the context of the complex and dynamic regional strategic, political, and economic processes that have fashioned the American role in Southeast Asia. This is done through a chronology, a bibliography, an introductory essay, appendixes, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on key persons, places, events, institutions, and organizations.

Author : Justin J. Corfield,Laura Summers
Publisher : Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111860552

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Historical Dictionary of Cambodia by Justin J. Corfield,Laura Summers Pdf

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.

Author : Carl Olson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781538130247

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Historical Dictionary of Buddhism by Carl Olson Pdf

Moving beyond the original bodhi tree where the historical Buddha attained enlightenment, Buddhism spread throughout Asia and in more recent history has become ubiquitous in America and other Western nations as it marches into the status of a major global religion. During its history westward, it has changed, adapted to new cultures, and offered spiritual help to those looking for answers to the problems of life. Buddhism is studied in institutions of higher education, practice by many people worldwide, and its literature is translated in numerous languages. Historical Dictionary of Buddhism, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as complex theological concepts, significant practices, and basic writings and texts. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Buddhism.

Author : Donald M. Seekins
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538101834

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Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar) by Donald M. Seekins Pdf

Burma (Myanmar) is a Southeast Asian country that is emerging from crisis after more than a half century of hard-line military rule and cultural, diplomatic and economic isolation. With the dissolution of its military regime, the State Peace and Development Council, in 2011, a formally civilian but military-dominated constitutional government was inaugurated. By 2012, Burma’s president, retired General Thein Sein, had established a working relationship with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the country’s pro-democracy movement since 1988, and after a 2012 by-election she and members of her opposition party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), entered the new Union Parliament as legislators. However, even with the election victory of Daw Suu Kyi and the NLD in the General Election of November 2015, Burma faces daunting challenges: it is still one of the poorest countries in Southeast, fissured by longstanding ethnic conflicts that have made a nationwide peace agreement elusive and its people’s security and the environment are threatened by foreign economic exploitation. Religious discord is also widely evident, as Buddhist militants instigate violence against the country’s religious minorities, especially Muslims. Today Burma’s prospects are the most hopeful they have been for over half a century, as the country takes steps along the road to a more open society and economy. This edition of the Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar) encompasses not only current developments, but also Burma’s over 1,500 years-old recorded history and the most important features of its cultures, ethnicity, religions, society and economy. This is done through achronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.

Author : George Bradley McFarland
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 1094 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1944
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0804703833

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Thai-English Dictionary by George Bradley McFarland Pdf

This book contains a large number of words not found in the present Government dictionary and therefore will lead to a better knowledge and use of the Thai language.

Author : John Franklin Copper
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461672197

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The A to Z of Taiwan (Republic of China) by John Franklin Copper Pdf

Taiwan, an island located off the east coast of southern China, is the largest piece of territory under the jurisdiction of the "nation" known officially as the Republic of China. Constant debate over whether Taiwan is its own sovereign state, part of the Republic of China, or part of the People's Republic of China has been going on for years. With Chinese leaders in the People's Republic of China rejecting Taiwan's legal separation and vowing that they will resolve the "Taiwan issue" by military force if necessary and most citizens of Taiwan opposing unification with China in the short run, it would appear that Taiwan faces some tough decisions ahead. The A to Z of Taiwan (Republic of China) offers insight into Taiwan's situation through a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a map, a bibliography, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on important people, places, events, political parties, and institutions, as well as major political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of this island country. Whether or not Taiwan joins the People's Republic of China or gains its independence, Taiwan's outcome is of the utmost importance, and this reference provides the necessary information to understand its state of affairs.