Synopsis The handy volume entitled History of South-East Asia is an attempt to study the story of penetration and occupation of western nations in South East Asian countries on the one hand and struggle of these nations to preserve their independence on the other. It gives broad idea about their cultures, customs, societies and political systems. Written in a very simple language, the book covers quite a long span of time. It gives clear idea about India’s social and cultural influence on these countries on the one hand and mutual struggle for supremacy on the other. The book also covers syllabuses of several universities.