Milton Osborne Knihy

Milton Osborne's extensive work offers a profound insight into Southeast Asia, blending his experiences as a diplomat, scholar, and writer. He not only illuminates the region's rich history but also addresses pressing ecological issues, reflecting his deep concern for its future. Through his engaging narrative, Osborne enriches readers' understanding of Southeast Asia's complexities and challenges.

Set against the backdrop of 1966, the narrative captures Milton Osborne's experiences in Cambodia, highlighting the political corruption and social dynamics of the time. Through personal anecdotes and friendships with locals, he offers an intimate glimpse into a society on the brink of upheaval. The book serves as both a personal memoir and a critical analysis of the events and influences that would lead Cambodia into turmoil, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the historical context and the people affected by these changes.

Offering a lively chronicle of Southeast Asia, this guidebook is crafted by a leading expert in the region. It features extensive illustrations, including photos and diagrams, alongside brief histories and maps of each nation. The book highlights the profound cultural, geographical, and political diversity that characterizes this tantalizing part of the world, making it an accessible resource for readers interested in understanding the complexities of Southeast Asia.

Forever linked in the public mind with the Pol Pot tyranny, Phnom Penh only became Cambodia's permanent capital in 1866. This book presents the cultural and literary history of Cambodia's capital, exploring its colonial past, the long reign of King Sihanouk and the horror of the Pol Pot regime.

The eighth edition of Milton Osborne's classic work, which is the standard short introduction to the region of Southeast Asia used throughout the world.

“A compelling, finely researched account of an adventure that was hailed as one of the grandest explorations of the nineteenth century.” —The Washington Post A New York Times Notable Book In 1866, six Frenchmen set out on a dangerous mission to seek a trade route up the Mekong. During the two years that followed, they would journey through more than four thousand miles of unmapped territory, from the tropical heat of the swamps of Vietnam and Cambodia to the bitter cold of the mountain ranges of southwestern China. Their historic expedition is the dramatic subject of River Road to China, a story of courage, endurance, and determination in the face of unpredictable dangers and near-insurmountable odds. This edition has been updated to include a new postscript by the author and more than thirty full-color illustrations by the expedition’s artist. “The highest of high adventure . . . [Osborne’s] documentation is flawless.” —The New Yorker “As exciting as it is historically illuminating . . . A tale of heroism that has seldom been duplicated, spurred by the continuing, fatal attraction of the ‘Great River.’” —The New Republic

A lively and easy to read guide to Southeast Asia written by one of the world's pre-eminent historians of the area.

Spanning two thousand years, this narrative history explores the diverse peoples and cultures along the Mekong River, starting from ancient seafaring civilizations to contemporary political and environmental issues. It covers significant milestones, including the rise of the Cambodian empire, European colonization, and the quest for independence in the twentieth century. The book offers an engaging and insightful look at the modern nations of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Burma, and China, capturing the region's rich history and complexity.