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- catalog abstract ""In The Mekong: Turbulent Past, Uncertain Future, acclaimed Southeast Asia expert Milton Osborne tells the story of the peoples and cultures of the great river from these obscure beginnings to the emergence of the modern independent nations of today. Drawing on a wealth of research material gathered over forty years of studying the region, Osborne traces the Mekong's dramatic history through the rise and fall of civilizations and the era of colonization and exploration."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11688541.
- catalog coverage "Indochina Civilization.".
- catalog coverage "Mekong River Valley Civilization.".
- catalog created "c2000.".
- catalog date "2000".
- catalog date "c2000.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2000.".
- catalog description ""In The Mekong: Turbulent Past, Uncertain Future, acclaimed Southeast Asia expert Milton Osborne tells the story of the peoples and cultures of the great river from these obscure beginnings to the emergence of the modern independent nations of today. Drawing on a wealth of research material gathered over forty years of studying the region, Osborne traces the Mekong's dramatic history through the rise and fall of civilizations and the era of colonization and exploration."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog description "Outline Chronology of the Mekong River and Region -- 1. Monuments, Tombs and a Great River -- 2. A River gives Birth to an Empire -- 3. Priests, Freebooters and Merchants: Europeans Discover the Mekong -- 4. Filling in the Blanks on the Map: Henri Mouhot and the Rediscovery of Angkor -- 5. The Mekong Explored: From Hope to Disappointment -- 6. The Mekong Explored: From Disappointment to Tragedy -- 7. Gunboats and 'Conquered Hearts': Exploration and Imperial Rivalry along the Mekong -- 8. Navigating the Mekong: Challenge, Illusion and Defeat -- 9. Fear and Fascination: The Colonial Years along the Mekong -- 10. War, Failed Peace and Plans for the Mekong -- 11. War, Victory and Defeat along the Mekong -- 12. Tragedies of Peace.".
- catalog extent "xvi, 295 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0871138069".
- catalog issued "2000".
- catalog issued "c2000.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Atlantic Monthly Press,".
- catalog spatial "Indochina Civilization.".
- catalog spatial "Mekong River Valley Civilization.".
- catalog subject "959.7 21".
- catalog subject "DS537 .O83 2000".
- catalog tableOfContents "Outline Chronology of the Mekong River and Region -- 1. Monuments, Tombs and a Great River -- 2. A River gives Birth to an Empire -- 3. Priests, Freebooters and Merchants: Europeans Discover the Mekong -- 4. Filling in the Blanks on the Map: Henri Mouhot and the Rediscovery of Angkor -- 5. The Mekong Explored: From Hope to Disappointment -- 6. The Mekong Explored: From Disappointment to Tragedy -- 7. Gunboats and 'Conquered Hearts': Exploration and Imperial Rivalry along the Mekong -- 8. Navigating the Mekong: Challenge, Illusion and Defeat -- 9. Fear and Fascination: The Colonial Years along the Mekong -- 10. War, Failed Peace and Plans for the Mekong -- 11. War, Victory and Defeat along the Mekong -- 12. Tragedies of Peace.".
- catalog title "The Mekong, turbulent past, uncertain future / Milton Osborne.".
- catalog type "text".