Straddling the equator, Southeast Asia comprises Myanmar, Thail&, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, & the Philippines, as well as Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, & East Timor. Despite its extraordinary diversity of ethnicities, religions, & political systems, Southeast Asia plays a key role in global economies & geopolitics, especially in light of its strategic position bordering China & India. This Very Short Introduction explores the contemporary character of Southeast Asia`s national societies through the lens of their historical evolution, from the eras of indigenous kingdoms & colonies under Western rule to the present`s independent nation states. Deftly combining historical analysis & geopolitical insights, the book paints a bird`s eye view of contemporary Southeast Asia as a community of diverse societies & traditions as well as a political theater-of-action nested between India & China & tangled in global economic traffic patterns, balance of powers, & environmental forces. As James R. Rush explains, archaic structures, such as religious & ethnic rivalries, tenacious feudal hierarchies, & age-old trade & migration patterns, remain rooted in today`s Southeast Asia beneath the surface of modern national governments. The book draws on a wide range of examples from the major nations, including the ethno-religious violence in Myanmar, the Muslim-led rebellion in the southern Philippines, the Thai-Cambodian territorial rivalries, the Confucian-inspired governance in Singapore, the military rule & democratization in Indonesia, the environmental consequences of agribusiness, mining, & unchecked urbanization, & the big-power alignments & tensions involving the United States, China, & Japan. By delving into the cultural, political, & geographical background of Southeast Asia, Rush shows that Southeast Asia is unquestionably modern, but it is modern in distinctively Southeast Asian ways. ...

The first edition of Southeast Asia: An Introductory History was published in 1979 & immediately filled a need for travellers & students interested in a tantalisingly different part of the world. Subsequent editions (translated into Japanese, Khmer, Korean & Thai) have continued to document with great perception the enormous changes & dramatic growth experienced in the region. Dr Milton Osborne has been a resident, student & fascinated observer of Southeast Asia for over 50 years. This familiarity has resulted in a highly readable & lively chronicle. While giving due regard to the early history of the region, Osborne concentrates on the changes that have taken place since the eighteenth century: the impact of colonial rule, economic transformations of the 19th & 20th centuries, the emergence & triumph of the independence movements, the impact of social change & the pivotal roles played by religion, ethnic minorities & immigrant groups. He also provides an introduction to the art of the region & a comprehensive guide to literature about Southeast Asia. Clearly written & extensively illustrated this twelfth edition of Southeast Asia: An Introductory History remains a classic in the field. ...

Southeast England & the Midlands Postcode District Map at 1:320, 000, encapsulated version, in a series of postcode district maps from Map Marketing showing the boundaries of the first half of the postcode (or the Outward Code). Enlargements show Birmingham, Bristol & London in greater detail. Coverage extends north to Nottingham, & west to Hereford. Map Marketing’s series of postcode district maps covers Great Britain on six titles, each available only as a flat map, either on paper or encapsulated for greater durability. The Area & District boundaries are shown in red, with County & Unitary Authority boundaries displayed in violet. The map base shows motorways plus primary, ‘A’ & ‘B’ roads, & features conurbation shapes highlighting major towns & cities. The maps include all of the postcode changes from the most recent Royal Mail Postcode Update. Some district sheets also contain large scale city plans within the sheet’s catchment area. To see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link.LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above. ...

Southeast England & the Midlands Postcode District Map at 1:320, 000, paper version, in a series of postcode district maps from Map Marketing showing the boundaries of the first half of the postcode (or the Outward Code). Enlargements show Birmingham, Bristol & London in greater detail. Coverage extends north to Nottingham, & west to Hereford. Map Marketing’s series of postcode district maps covers Great Britain on six titles, each available only as a flat map, either on paper or encapsulated for greater durability. The Area & District boundaries are shown in red, with County & Unitary Authority boundaries displayed in violet. The map base shows motorways plus primary, ‘A’ & ‘B’ roads, & features conurbation shapes highlighting major towns & cities. The maps include all of the postcode changes from the most recent Royal Mail Postcode Update. Some district sheets also contain large scale city plans within the sheet’s catchment area. To see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Southeast England in the AA 100 Walks Series, exploring the 100 best walks of between 2 & 10 miles in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Surrey & West Sussex. Information panels introduce each walk in summary detail prior to the more in depth route descriptions, & also include suggestions for nearby car parks & details of relevant Ordnance Survey maps & grid references. Walks are organised by county within the guide & are portrayed on basic route maps which cover rural & urban areas, as well as park & woodl&. Walks are graded according to difficulty & steepness, with easy to follow guidelines. ...

Europe s sea-and sun-blessed southeast is ripe for adventure. Explore epic Greek remains, sophisticated Croatian resorts, Turkish spice bazaars the wild forests of Romania & the medieval towns of Montenegro. Getting you to the heart of a place

Amazing experiences Inspirational images, author recommendations & the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features & top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Find hidden travel gems Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special Features Countries at a glance Region-wide itineraries Practical tips Tours of top sights We tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.

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Part of the American Road Map series, this is a map designed for the independent traveller. Containing practical details such as inset street maps for major cities, it also

Includes:: a useful touring section, place/street name index, index of national parks & more. Scenic routes are highlighted & airports, lakes & reservoirs, places of interest & campsites are also marked. City maps include tourist details such as top attractions & AAA approved hotels whilst place/street names are indexed for ease of reference.

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Southeastern USA at 1:2, 400, 000 is a fully indexed map in the Michelin Regional USA series for motorists & tourists which is comprised of three maps at 1:2, 400, 000 covering the USA & southern Canada & two maps at a more detailed scale of 1:500, 000 which cover the north-eastern seaboard from northern Virginia & DC to Southern Maine. Road classification as interstate or state highways include details of the number of lanes, intermediate driving distances, toll roads & rest areas. Minor & un-surfaced roads are also shown, as are ferry routes & airports. Scenic routes are highlighted where applicable. Native Indian land & land belonging to the U.S military are clearly designated on the maps, as are state capitals & boundaries, border crossings & time zone limits. Minimal grey relief shading is shown, as is each state ...

Southeastern USA on an overview road map from the National Geographic with 16 panels showing road access to main towns, street plans of central Washington DC & New Orleans, maps of main national parks, & general notes about the states covered by the map. The main map at approx. 1:3, 500, 000 shows extends south from Philadelphia & Pittsburg & west to the Mississippi, covering Southern Pennsylvania & Ohio, the Virginias, Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi & Florida. The map shows the network of the interstate highways & connecting main roads & highlights national parks & various other places of interest. An enlargement presents the Washington – Baltimore area in greater detail, plus 16 more panels show main roads in & around: Richmond plus Norfolk – Virginia Beach – Newport News VA, Charleston WV, Lexington & Louisville KY, Raleigh & Charlotte NC, Charleston SC, Savanna & Atlanta GA, Memphis & Nashville TN, Jackson MS, Birmingham AL, Orlando with Disney World, Tampa – St. Petersburg & the Miami – Fort Lauderdale – West Palm Beach in Florida. Street plan cover central DC plus the French Quarter of New Orleans. Also included are overview maps of Shenandoah, Great Smoky Mountains & Everglades National Parks. All are annotated with places of interest. ...

South-eastern USA at 1:2, 400, 000 (1” to 38 miles) on an indexed road map from Michelin with coverage extending southwards from Washington DC, Indianapolis & Denver, & from the Atlantic coast westwards to Albuquerque in New Mexico & El Paso in Texas. The map is part of Michelin’s series covering USA on three maps at this scale. Road network indicates toll roads & clearly shows road numbers of interstate & state highways plus on selected local roads. Driving distances are marked on main routes in both miles & kilometres, & on selected state roads in kilometres only. State borders are clearly marked & the maps also show time zone boundaries. Topography is indicated by relief shading, with colouring for national/state parks & forests, Indian lands & restricted entry military zones. The maps have no geographical coordinates; each title is indexed. To see all the titles in this series, including more detailed coverage of New England & the Mid-Atlantic States, please click on the series link. ...