East Asian History
John Walsh
latest articles
East Asian History
Nov 3, 2005
An introduction to the Sook Ching massacre of Chinese in Singapore by occupying Japanese forces during WWII.
Oct 27, 2005
What is the truth about the fall of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942?
Oct 25, 2005
Who are the ghosts of Singapore and from where do they come?
Oct 14, 2005
The life and times of Cambodian Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot.
Oct 6, 2005
The life and times of the founder of modern China, Dr Sun Yat Sen.
Sep 29, 2005
The Development of a Modern Educational System in Thailand
An introduction to the way in which a modern educational system has been created in Thailand and its importance.
Sep 22, 2005
The life and achievements of the first prime minister of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew.
Sep 16, 2005
The Assassination of Sultan Mahmud
The assassination of Sultan Mahmud of Johor in 1699 led to a century of anarchy and disconnection.
Sep 9, 2005
An introduction to the life and times of Chiang Kai-Shek, Nationalist leader of China and founder of Taiwan.
Sep 1, 2005
The Boxer Rebellion of 1898-1900: who were the Boxers and what happened to them?
discussions
East Asian History
Raffles: Sir Stamford Raffles and the Founding of Singapore (6 msgs)
Interesting Books On (1 msgs)
Chiang Kai-Shek (1 msgs)
The Kalok Dance of the Mons (1 msgs)
Kaya: a Vanished State of Korea (1 msgs)
Songkhran: The Water Splashing Festival (2 msgs)
When Did the Chinese First Visit the Americas? (1 msgs)
Homo Floresiensis: An Update on the 'Hobbits' of Indonesia (4 msgs)
Pagan (1 msgs)