More history

So, some days ago I finished that book. Southeast Asia: An illustrated introductory history, by Milton Osborne (first written 1979, 1990 this edition). Was it good? Well, I learned a fair bit, and it was an easy read. There was a lot of "well, it's complicated" cautions and handwringing, which I thought became redundant, and there often felt like there was a critical shortage. Worth reading if you run across it and don't know much about the history of the region, but not worth uniquely seeking out vs. other books... not that I know anything about its competition.

( mercy cut )