Malaysia: A Pictorial History

by WendyKhadijahMoore (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2007

  $11.76

  This is a stunning pictorial history of one of Southeast Asia's most important and influential countries.It has dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to Southeast Asian and history related media.This comprehensive, yet thoroughly engaging volume documents the history of Malaysia from the beginning of the Melakan Sultanate, around 600 years ago, right up to its emergence as a truly modern nation during the 20th century.Containing more than 1,200 illustrations, this volume documents not only the changes in the people, but also their dress, culture, religious traditions, and social relationships. It also shows how the physical environment in which people live has dramatically changed, from the traditional family house to the ultra-modern office block.This will become an essential reference for anyone interested in one of Southeast Asia's most important countries, as it was and as it is today.