A History of Malaysia

By Barbara Watson Andaya

Book Overview

This brand new edition of A History of Malaysia brings the story of this fascinating country up to date, incorporating the latest scholarship on every period of Malaysian history. A new chapter provides insights into Malaysian history of the last 15 years, including the growing influence of the internet and social media in the political sphere. Fresh analysis of Islam's historical role in the Malay world and how it links with the growing Islamization of Malaysia today makes this a timely study.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230293549
• ISBN13: 9780230293540
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Extremely important book but rather dated.A must read though

This is an excellent historical introduction to Malaysia's past. It is a must read for anyone interested on Malaysia. However, if you are looking for an history of history writing and historical interpretation in Malaysia in this book then you would be disappointed. We usually wish a lot more from such a good book. Nonetheless, the book badly needs a revised edition, after it appeared nearly 16 years ago. A solid contribution.

Excellent post-colonial interpretation

The book is valuable in giving perspective to Malaysian history. It surveys the cultural roots of the nation in an excellent description of the early period. The contribution of the colonial period to the nation's development is explained but not over-emphasised.