Anthony Reid (academic)
Encyclopedia
Anthony Reid is a New Zealand
-born historian
of Southeast Asia
. His doctoral work at Cambridge University examined the contest for power in northern Sumatra
, Indonesia
in the late 19th century, and he extended this study into a book The Blood of the People on the national and social revolutions in that region 1945-49. He is most famous for his two volume book "The Age of Commerce" , developed during his time at the Australian National University
in Canberra
. His later work includes a return to Sumatra where he strongly advocated a historical basis for the separate identity of Aceh
.
Professor Reid was Professor of Southeast Asia history at University of Malaya (1965–1970) and Australian National University
(1970–1999). He became the founding director of the Southeast Asia Center, University of California, Los Angeles
, 1999–2002, and then the founding director of Asia Research Institute (ARI) at the National University of Singapore
(NUS), 2002-2007. He was Professor of Southeast Asian History and Research Leader at NUS from 2007-2009. Currently, Professor Reid is Professor (Emeritus) at the Australian National University.
in the category of academics. He was elected as a Corresponding Fellow at the prestigious British Academy on 17 July 2008.
Reissued by University of Malaya Press, 1974.
Indonesian translation as Asal Mula Konflik Aceh: Dari PerebutanPantai Timur Sumatera hingga Akhir Kerajaan Aceh Abad ke-19, trans. Masri Maris, Jakarta, Yayasan Obor, 2004
Reprinted by Greenwood Press, Westport, Conn., 1986.
Indonesian translation as Revolusi Nasional Indonesia. Jakarta, Sinar Harapan, 1996, 336pp.
Indonesian translation as Perjuangan Rakyat: Revolusi dan Hancurnya Kerajaan di Sumatra. Jakarta, Sinar Harapan, 1986.
Indonesian translation as Sejarah Modern Awal Asia Tenggara (Jakarta, LP3ES, 2004).
New Zealand
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-born historian
Historian
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
of Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
. His doctoral work at Cambridge University examined the contest for power in northern Sumatra
Sumatra
Sumatra is an island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands. It is the largest island entirely in Indonesia , and the sixth largest island in the world at 473,481 km2 with a population of 50,365,538...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
in the late 19th century, and he extended this study into a book The Blood of the People on the national and social revolutions in that region 1945-49. He is most famous for his two volume book "The Age of Commerce" , developed during his time at the Australian National University
Australian National University
The Australian National University is a teaching and research university located in the Australian capital, Canberra.As of 2009, the ANU employs 3,945 administrative staff who teach approximately 10,000 undergraduates, and 7,500 postgraduate students...
in Canberra
Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory , south-west of Sydney, and north-east of Melbourne...
. His later work includes a return to Sumatra where he strongly advocated a historical basis for the separate identity of Aceh
Aceh
Aceh is a special region of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Its full name is Daerah Istimewa Aceh , Nanggroë Aceh Darussalam and Aceh . Past spellings of its name include Acheh, Atjeh and Achin...
.
Professor Reid was Professor of Southeast Asia history at University of Malaya (1965–1970) and Australian National University
Australian National University
The Australian National University is a teaching and research university located in the Australian capital, Canberra.As of 2009, the ANU employs 3,945 administrative staff who teach approximately 10,000 undergraduates, and 7,500 postgraduate students...
(1970–1999). He became the founding director of the Southeast Asia Center, University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA. It was founded in 1919 as the "Southern Branch" of the University of California and is the second oldest of the ten campuses...
, 1999–2002, and then the founding director of Asia Research Institute (ARI) at the National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered....
(NUS), 2002-2007. He was Professor of Southeast Asian History and Research Leader at NUS from 2007-2009. Currently, Professor Reid is Professor (Emeritus) at the Australian National University.
Awards
In 2002 Professor Reid won the Fukuoka Asian Culture PrizeFukuoka Asian Culture Prize
The is an award established by Fukuoka City and the Yokatopia Foundation to honor the outstanding work of individuals or organizations in preserving or creating Asian culture...
in the category of academics. He was elected as a Corresponding Fellow at the prestigious British Academy on 17 July 2008.
List of Major Publications
- The Contest for North Sumatra: Atjeh, the Netherlands and Britain, 1858 1898. Kuala Lumpur, OUP/UMP, 1969. 333 pp.
Reissued by University of Malaya Press, 1974.
Indonesian translation as Asal Mula Konflik Aceh: Dari PerebutanPantai Timur Sumatera hingga Akhir Kerajaan Aceh Abad ke-19, trans. Masri Maris, Jakarta, Yayasan Obor, 2004
- The Indonesian National Revolution, 1945 1950. Hawthorn, Vic. Longmans Australia, 1974. 193 pp.
Reprinted by Greenwood Press, Westport, Conn., 1986.
Indonesian translation as Revolusi Nasional Indonesia. Jakarta, Sinar Harapan, 1996, 336pp.
- The Blood of the People: Revolution and the End of Traditional Rule in Northern Sumatra. Kuala Lumpur, OUP, 1979. 288 pp.
Indonesian translation as Perjuangan Rakyat: Revolusi dan Hancurnya Kerajaan di Sumatra. Jakarta, Sinar Harapan, 1986.
- Southeast Asia in the Age of Commerce, 1450-1680. Vol.I: The Lands below the Winds. New Haven, Yale University Press, 1988. 275pp. [7th printing by 1999]
- - Indonesian translation as Asia Tenggara dalam Kurun Niaga, trans. Mochtar Pabotinggi (Jakarta, Yayasan Obor, 1992).
- - Southeast Asia edition Trasvin Publications [Silkworm Books], Chiang Mai, 1995, reprinted 1999.
- - Japanese translation as Daikokai Jidai no Tonan Ajia I (Tokyo, Hosei University Press,, 1997).
- - Thai translation Silkworm Books, Chiang Mai, for 5 Area Studies Project, 2 vols. 2004
- - Korean translation forthcoming from Simsan Munhwa Publishing Co.
- - Chinese translation in progress
- Southeast Asia in the Age of Commerce, 1450 1680. Vol.II: Expansion and Crisis. New Haven, Yale University Press (1993). 390pp.
- - Southeast Asia edition Chiang Mai, Trasvin Publications [Silkworm Books], 1995, reprinted 1999.
- - Indonesian translation as Dari Ekspansi hingga Krisis: Jaringan Perdagangan Global Asia Tenggara, 1450-1680, trans. R.Z. Leirissa (Jakarta: Yayasan Obor Indonesia, 1999), 519pp.
- - Japanese translation as Daikokai Jidai no Tonan Ajia II (Tokyo, Hosei University Press,, 2001).
- - Thai translation forthcoming from Silkworm Books, Chiang Mai, for 5 Area Studies Project.
- - Korean translation forthcoming from Simsan Munhwa Publishing Co.
- Charting the Shape of Early Modern Southeast Asia. Chiang Mai: Silkworm Books, 1999, 298pp.
Indonesian translation as Sejarah Modern Awal Asia Tenggara (Jakarta, LP3ES, 2004).
- An Indonesian Frontier: Acehnese and other histories of Sumatra. Singapore: Singapore University Press, 2004; 439pp.- reprinted 2005.