Monarchy in South East Asia - 9780415243483

Taylor & Francis

This comprehensive & up-to-date title is the first study to relate the history and contemporary role of the South East Asian monarchy to the politics of the region today. > This title is the first study to relate the history and contemporary role of the South East Asian monarchy to the politics of the region today. Comprehensive & up-to-date, Monarchy in South East Asia features an historical and political overview of*Cambodia*Thailand*Malaysia*Brunei*Indonesia*Laos*as well as the region in general.The excellent coverage of this fascinating subject should be of interest to general reader as well as to specialists focusing on region. > PART I Opening thoughts 1 Introduction PART II Modern history 2 The colonial era: varieties of Indirect Rule 3 On the threshold of the present: post-war developments 4 Indonesia: the exception that proves the rule? PART III The latest phase 5 Laos: bowing off the stage of history 6 Cambodia: the King with nine lives 7 Malaysia: monarchy ov.