Malaysia (Enchantment of the World)

Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!

Divided into two separate land areas that are separated by the South China Sea, Malaysia has a unique structure that helps shape its culture and government. Readers will take a trip to this Southeast Asian nation to learn about its rich culture and fascinating history. They will find out how the country is run and what life is like for the people living there. They will also tour Malaysia's beautiful wilderness areas to get a closer look at the local plants and wildlife.

Mark Overmyer-Velazquez, Ph.D., consulting editor and author of the preface included in each volume, holds a joint B.A. degree in history and in German literature from the University of British Columbia; an M.A. and M.Phil. from Yale University in Latin American history; and a Ph.D. from Yale University in Latin American and U.S. Latino history. He is currently assistant professor of history at the University of Connecticut. Professor Overmyer-Velazquez is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships and has written many articles, chapters, and book reviews on Latin American and U.S. Latin