Books in the Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia series

Using a unique "old¿new" treatment, this book presents new perspectives on several important topics in Southeast Asian history and historiography. Based on original, primary research, it reinterprets and revises several long-held conventional views in the field, covering the period from the "classical" age to the twentieth century. Chapters share the approach to Southeast Asian history and historiography: namely, giving "agency" to Southeast Asia in all research, analysis, writing, and interpretation.

Constituting an impressive account of key themes in the international history of East Asia from 1900 to 1968, this book offers an important contribution to the interpretive study of this crucial period of history. It also offers economic, political and strategic perspectives, with a particular focus on Anglo-Japanese relations.

"First edition published as Ito Hitobumi: chi no seijika, as part of the Nichibunken monograph series no. 16 in 2010 by Chuo Koron Shinsha"--Title page verso.

This book contributes to a better understanding of the experience of educational development in Southeast Asia by presenting a collection of micro-historical studies on the subject of education, policy and practice in the region from the emergence of modern education to the end of the twentieth century.

Two hundred years after Singapore's foundation by Stamford Raffles in 1819, this book reflects on the historical development of the city, putting forward much new research and new thinking.

This book brings together a wide range of case studies to explore the experiences and significance of women warriors in Southeast Asian history from ancient to contemporary times.

Explores the history of pre-communist Indochina, from the 14th century to the 1940s. This book examines the state of Vietnam, contrasting its political and social systems, with those of neighbouring states such as Thailand and those at the time in Europe. It considers the impact of European colonialism in Indochina, focusing on French Indochina.

Examines the emergence of Communist power in China during the interwar period, focusing especially on the role of the Soviet Union and the 1927 Nanchang Uprising. This work also examines the seizure of power in Nanchang by the Communists, the establishment of China's first short-lived soviet republic, and the reasons why the soviet soon collapsed.

Examines the custody hearing of Maria Hertogh, a case which exposed tensions between Malay and Singaporean Muslims and British colonial society. Investigating the wide-ranging effects and crises faced in the aftermath of the riots, this book focuses on the restoration of peace and rebuilding of society.

Describes a number of port cities in Asia and Europe that have been undergoing transformation to stay economically and culturally relevant. This book identifies many parallels between local histories and developments in the Asian and European port cities.

Examines the experiences of captivity in Japanese-occupied Asia. This book explores differences in how captivity was experienced between 1941 and 1945, and has been remembered since.

Assesses British colonialism in South Asia in a transnational light, and with a focus on 'subaltern' groups and actors. Challenging the assumed stability of colonial rule, this book analyses the ways in which the racial, class and moral order instituted by British colonial states was resisted and subverted.

Describes and explains Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore's attitudes and policies regarding the Vietnam War. While it is generally known that all three countries supported the US war effort in Vietnam, this book reveals the motivations behind the decisions of the decision makers.

Exploring an important feature of Chinese culture and civilization - the quest for gentility - over a long period of time (since the seventeenth century/late Ming period), this book examines its meanings and how it is transmitted and is displayed in different situations.

Examines Japan's diplomatic relations in the important decade of the 1950s. This book includes coverage of: Japan in the eyes of the Anglo-American powers; Japanese efforts to gain membership of newly forming regional and international organizations; and, the role of domestic factors in Japanese foreign policy making.

Examining cultural production in the city of Kyoto in two periods of political transition, this book promises to be a major step forward in advancing our knowledge of Kyotös history and culture. Its chapters focus on two periods in Kyotös history in which the old capital was politically marginalized: the early Edo period and the Meiji period.

Emphasizes the importance of the Russo-Japanese War, the major conflict of the earliest decade of the twentieth century, and on wider developments in twentieth century history.

Bringing together contributions on the nature of corruption in East and Southeast Asia, this work examines the means of limiting and eliminating corruption at a national and international level. It explores the concept of corruption, the experiences of Asian countries at the macro- and micro-levels, and outlines the principles of good governance.

This title examines the development of Thailand from the integration of Siam into the European world economy at the beginning of the 19th century, up to the emergence of Thailand as a modern nation state in the 20th century.

Presents an interpretation of Japanese/German history and international diplomacy. This book provides an understanding of key aspects of the countries' bilateral relations from the end of the Sino-Japanese War in 1895 to the parallel defeat of Germany and Japan in 1945. It is useful for those studying the modern history of Japan/Germany.

This book shows how during the period of the Japanese economic miracle a distinctive 'female employment system' was developed, alongside, and different from, the better known 'Japanese employment system' which was applied to men.

Spanning over five centuries of history, this book seeks to describe and define the evolution of the China-Southeast Asia nexus and the interactions which have shaped their shared past.

This book examines the process of constitutional formation in the era of decolonisation and state building in Asia. Contributions to this book shed light upon the influence and participation of Sir Ivor Jennings in particular and British ideas in general on democracy and institutions across the Asian continent. Critical cases studies on India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Nepal ¿ all linked by Britain and Jennings ¿ assess the distinctive methods and outcomes of constitution making and how British ideas fared in these states.

Based on interviews with ex members and triad victims, police from Hong Kong, mainland China and Europe, and documentary evidence, The Triads as Business gives a compelling picture of the triads as part of a wider society.