Southeast Asia

From the bestselling author of Kokoda and Gallipoli comes the epic story of Australia's deadliest Vietnam War battle. 4.31 pm: Enemy [on] left flank. Could be serious. 5.01 pm: Enemy ... penetrating both flanks and to north and south. 5.02: Running short of ammo. Require drop through trees. It...

They were young, they were Australian, they were Army engineers and they were the first allied soldiers to risk their lives in the darkness of the Vietcong tunnels of South Vietnam....

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR, THE FINANCIAL TIMES, AND GQ “A radical new history of the United States abroad” (Wall Street Journal) which uncovers U.S. complicity in the mass-killings of left-wing activists in Indonesia, Latin America and around the world In 1965, the US...

One of seven children of a high-ranking government official, Loung Ung lived a privileged life in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh until the age of five. Then, in April 1975, Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge army stormed into the city, forcing Ung's family to flee and, eventually, to disperse. Loung was...

In this stirring memoir, a preeminent politician and diplomat traces the transformation of the Republic of Singapore from a poor colony into an Asian powerhouse.

A Green Beret's gripping memoir of American Special Forces in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. In 1970, on his second tour to Vietnam, Nick Brokhausen served in Recon Team Habu, CCN. Officially, it was known as the Studies and Observations group. In fact, this Special Forces squad...

A Brief History of Thailand offers an engaging look at the country's last 250 years - from coups and violent massacres to the invention of Pad Thai in the 1930s. Listeners will learn the vibrant story of Thailand's emergence as a prosperous Buddhist state, its transformation from traditional...

Struggling to reassert control over their Indochinese colonies after World War II, the French established a huge air-land base in the valley of Dien Bien Phu. But when the opposing Vietnamese People's Army (VPA) began massing its forces against the base in late 1953, French commanders seized the...

Lee, the founding father of modern Singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990, has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage....

Monsoon is a journey into the hearts and memories of those caught in a certain time in a particular place....

A fascinating dive into the little-known spiritual dimensions of the popular martial art of Muay Thai, as well as its rich history, traditions, and esoteric practices.

Nothing Ever Dies, Viet Thanh Nguyen writes. All wars are fought twice, the first time on the battlefield, the second time in memory....

The definitive account of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, by best-selling author of Kokoda....

Indonesia is by far the largest nation in Southeast Asia and has the fourth-largest population in the world after the United States. Indonesian history and culture are especially relevant today as the island nation is an emerging power in the region with a dynamic new leader. It is a land of...

'An outstanding book of astonishing power . . . One finishes it with an ache in the heart' Jon Swain, writer and foreign correspondent, author of River of Time 'Like Auschwitz, like Stalin's purges, the mass murders of the Khmer Rouge are one of those extraordinary events that make us wonder...

In this classic account of the French war in Indochina, Bernard B. Fall vividly captures the sights, sounds, and smells of the savage eight-year conflict in the jungles and mountains of Southeast Asia from 1946 to 1954. The French fought well to the last, but even with the lethal advantages of...

As a child, Robert Howard was taught by his Granny Callie to always face his threats head-on. Some thirty years later, he emerged from the Vietnam War as America’s most decorated Green Beret. For the first time, Robert Howard’s story is being told in full. Respected military historian...

This captivating guide to the Thai people and their history details the interesting events that led the country to where it is today....

Discover the fascinating Philippines in this captivating audiobook on its history, from the origins of the archipelago’s first peoples until modern times. The Philippines is possibly the most intriguing nation of maritime Southeast Asia....

Learn about how the dichotomous twins of idealism and pragmatism, of freedom and power, and of hope and fear are pitched against each other, wrestling for the future of Cambodia.

Rattler One-Seven puts you in the helicopter seat, to see the war in Vietnam through the eyes of an inexperienced pilot as he transforms himself into a seasoned combat veteran....

""The war in Vietnam was not lost in the field, nor was it lost on the front pages of the New York Times or the college campuses. It was lost in Washington, D.C."" —H. R. McMaster (from the Conclusion) Dereliction Of Duty is a stunning analysis of how and why the United States became involved...

On May 7, 1954, when the bullets stopped and the air stilled in Dien Bien Phu, there was no doubt that Vietnam could fight a mighty colonial power and win. After nearly a decade of struggle, a nation forged in the crucible of war had achieved a victory undreamed of by any other national...

Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), the founder of the Vietminh and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam....

Bloomsbury presents A War of Empires by Robert Lyman, read by Roger May. SHORTLISTED FOR THE RUSI DUKE OF WELLINGTON MEDAL FOR MILITARY HISTORY 2022 'This is a superb book.' – James Holland In 1941 and 1942 the British and Indian Armies were brutally defeated and Japan reigned supreme in its...

Uncover the rise and fall of a lost civilization that forged the cultural heartbeat of modern Southeast Asian history. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive narrative transports you from remote frontier outposts to a flourishing royal center. Experience the sweeping epic of an...

Experience a triumphant narrative history of survival as a vulnerable colonial port transforms into a global powerhouse. Perfect for an inspiring morning commute or engaging travel prep, this immersive urban history brings the vibrant sights, sounds, and struggles of Southeast Asia directly to...

Explore the epic Asian history of ancient empires, spice routes, and colonial conquests that forged modern geopolitics. Perfect for your morning commute, this immersive deep dive transports listeners to the bustling port cities and monumental temples of the Indian Ocean and China Sea. Feel the...

Experience an immersive Asian history journey tracing a fierce struggle for independence and survival against all odds. Perfect for an educational commute, this dramatic historical saga transports listeners to the lush Red and Mekong river deltas. Witness how ordinary rice-farming villagers...

Trace the lethal evolution of martial arts history from ancient battlefields to modern combat sports. Perfect for a high-focus commute or intense workout motivation, this gritty narrative plunges you into the visceral reality of Siamese warfare. Discover how early kingdoms forged devastating...

Experience the intense reality of the Vietnam War through immersive military history and gripping survival stories. Perfect for your daily commute, this narrative replaces dense jargon with the evocative, chaotic experiences of ordinary people caught in a geopolitical storm. If you have ever...

Experience the gritty boots-on-the-ground reality of a harrowing military history that fractured a generation. Perfect for a long commute or deep-focus listening, this immersive narrative abandons dry headlines to plunge you into the survival of combatants and civilians alike. You will navigate...

Dive into the gripping Southeast Asian history of a vibrant Buddhist kingdom shattered by colonialism and military coups. Perfect for your daily commute, this educational deep-dive traces the dramatic transformation of the Irrawaddy valley from ancient monastic traditions to modern geopolitical...

Trace the restless urban history of a swampy river delta transformed into a glittering, battle-tested Asian metropolis. Perfect for your morning commute or as an immersive travel companion, this evocative non-fiction narrative trades dry facts for a bustling journey along the water. History...

Trace how a muddy coastal settlement became a sprawling Southeast Asian metropolis of thirty million people. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel, this immersive urban history charts the turbulent rise of a global powerhouse. You will navigate through centuries of fierce spice trade...

Experience the gripping urban history and human survival of a capital rebuilding from the ashes of a brutal revolution. This evocative narrative transforms a turbulent past into an inspiring audio journey, perfect for deeply reflective listening on your daily commute. Walk the vibrant streets...

Experience the gripping military history of an underdog nation that outlasted three global superpowers to secure freedom. Perfect for your daily commute, this epic narrative transports you to dense jungles and sweeping river deltas where centuries of fierce resistance forged an unbreakable...

Experience the gripping military history of America's withdrawal and the dramatic political collapse of South Vietnam. Ideal for a daily commute or focused learning, this chronological deep dive captures the chaotic months before April 1975. Witness the high-stakes diplomacy and shifting...

Uncover the epic rise and complex fragmentation of an ancient civilization that forged Southeast Asia's greatest empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep-dive transports you to the monsoon forests and river plains of Cambodia. Experience an educational journey into...

Journey through the volcanic ash of ancient Java to rediscover a lost architectural marvel of Buddhist history. Perfect for your morning commute or an afternoon of deep focus, this sweeping narrative transports you into a bustling, vanished world of visionary sculptors and devoted pilgrims...

Explore a gripping Southeast Asian history of ancient Buddhist empires, colonial conquest, and modern military survival. Perfect for a daily commute or focused learning session, this immersive audio journey reveals how geography forged a complex civilization at the crossroads of India and China...

Trace the gripping urban history of a contested metropolis forged in imperial war, civilian rebellion, and global trade. Whether you are navigating your daily commute or preparing for Southeast Asian travel, this immersive listening experience transports you directly into the bustling markets...

Experience Southeast Asian history through the rise of monumental empires and a resilient culture's survival of war. Whether you are prepping for a global adventure or seeking an immersive commute, this evocative narrative transports you deep into the monsoon-swept landscapes of mainland Asia...

Groundbreaking archaeology resurrects a lost ancient megacity where god-kings battled climate shifts to build an empire. Perfect for your morning commute or an evening of immersive armchair travel, this atmospheric historical narrative transports you directly into the sprawling, jungle-covered...

A single violent clash at Mactan ignited three centuries of fierce indigenous resistance and Spanish colonial conquest. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive evening listen, this gripping historical narrative transports you to a precolonial archipelago on the brink of profound...

Dive into the epic maritime history of a narrow waterway that forged empires and ignited global geopolitical warfare. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey traces two thousand years of cultural collisions, booming trade, and colonial conquests along a highly contested Southeast...

Trace a gripping historical saga of colonial rebellion and cultural resilience forging a modern South Asian nation. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or reflective listening session, this sweeping narrative navigates early Bengal's shifting waterways. Discover how geography, trade, and human...

Discover the epic rise and fall of an ancient jungle metropolis in this gripping Southeast Asian history. Perfect for your morning commute, this awe-inspiring narrative transports you directly into the wetlands of the Mekong basin. Witness how early agrarian societies harnessed violent monsoons...

Explore the dramatic cultural history and imperial conflicts that transformed a river delta into a thriving metropolis. Perfect for your daily commute or a reflective evening listen, this immersive journey transports you directly to the fertile banks of the Red River. Experience the sights and...

Experience a sweeping Asian history of epic resistance and cultural survival against powerful global empires. Perfect for a focused commute, this turbulent yet inspiring narrative transports listeners to lush river deltas and monsoon coastlines. Witness how a fierce society continuously adapted...