A History of Laos

The book highlights Laos' complex and shifting political alliances.

Klappentext
This authoritative and wide-ranging history focuses on the period from the founding of modern Laos as a French colony to its independence, involvement in the war in Vietnam, the formation of the communist republic, and the present authoritarian government. The author shows how the nationalist struggle for independence and unity was subverted by foreign intervention, and how the country has now resumed its traditional role as a neutral state in Southeast Asia. This book provides essential background on modern Laos and the challenges it now faces.

Zusammenfassung
This concise, authoritative and wide-ranging 1997 history traces events in this developing country from ancient monarchy, through its establishment as a French colony, to independence in 1953, through the course of the People's Democratic Republic, to the present one-party authoritarianism.

Inhalt
1. The kingdom of Lan Xang; 2. French Laos; 3. Independence and unity; 4. Neutrality subverted; 5. War and revolution; 6. The Lao People's Democratic Republic.

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