Description: Based on detailed research and interviews, Ian Baird documents the golden age of the ethnic Brao Amba, including the voices of those who are too frequently omitted from the official records. Rise of the Brao challenges scholars to look beyond the prevailing historical narratives to consider the nuanced perspectives of different regions, provinces, and districts.
Brief description: Ian G. Baird is a professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His books include Rise of the Brao: Ethnic Minorities in Northeastern Cambodia during Vietnamese Occupation.
Review Quotes: "A fine-grained regional history of the Northeastern provinces of Cambodia, in particular Ratanakiri, during the Khmer Rouge and People's Republic of Kampuchea periods. The book will contribute to a better understanding of the history of Cambodia and the region, and especially the varying and diverse roles of ethnic minorities within larger historical frameworks."--Oscar Salemink, University of Copenhagen