Description
This book is a compilation of different resources about the economic development of Southeast Asia during the 1800s to the 1930s. The book is divided into different sections, each focusing on a different topic such as agriculture, mining, trade, labour, finance and infrastructure. The book provides a detailed look at the growth of the region during this time period, and is a valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in Southeast Asia's economic history.
This collection focuses on the economic development of the areas of SE Asia with which Britain had a trading relationship. Covering 1880-1939, the economic growth of the region is revealed through a selection of rare primary resources organized thematically with sections dedicated to agriculture, mining, trade, labour, finance and infrastructure.