A History of Laos

Type

Book

Authors

Martin Stuart-Fox

ISBN 10

0521597463

ISBN 13

9780521597463

Tags

Asia, World

Description

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. - from Amzon

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