A History of Laos
"A more developed nationalistic historiography will provide ideological support for an inclusive national identity. Stuart-Fox's book is a significant step in that direction for the most poorly developed national historiography in Southeast Asia.   Choice"...a significant contribution to our understanding of the tumultuous history of modern Laos."    Steven H. Lee, International Journal"This brief and readable book belongs on the shelf of anyone concerned with modern Laos."    David K. Wyatt, Journal of Asian Studies"He writes with consistent, readable grace.  He has succeeded, perhaps  for the first time, finally in making modern (recent) Lao hsitory understandable and believable.  This brief and readable book belongs on the shelf of anyone concerned with modern Laos."    David K. Wyatt, The Journal of Asian Studies"...Stuart-Fox has produced a coherent, logically organized, well-documented, and readable narrative of modern Lao history. His work is the best account of modern Lao....The book will no doubt lead to a better understanding of Lao political dynamics, and it should serve as a guide for future scholars who wish to delve deeper into the rich history Laos."    Richard B. Verrone, Crossroads