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A History of Myanmar Since Ancient Times - Traditions and Transformations

English · Hardback

Will be released 15.03.2012

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The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, known amongst English speakers as Burma, is often characterized as a place of repressive military rule, civil war, censorship and corrupt elections. And despite recent attempts to promote tourism to this little-knowncountry, few people visit this region of Asia. In this book the authors take us from the sacred stupas of the plains of Bagan to the grand, colonial-era British mansions, revealing the storied past and rich culture of this country. The book traces the traditions and transformations of Myanmar over nearly three millennia, from the relics of its Neolithic civilization to the protests of Buddhist monks in the early twentieth century, the colonial era of British rule and the republic that followed. The authors also consider the present-day life, culture and society of the largest country in mainland Southeast Asia and examine the 2010 elections, its first in over twenty years.

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Authors Michal Aung Thwin, Maitrii Aung-Thwin, Michael Aung-Thwin, Michael A. Aung-Thwin, Michael A./ Aung-thwin Aung-Thwin, Michael Arthur Aung-Thwin
Publisher University Of Chicago Press
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Release 15.03.2012, delayed
 
EAN 9781861899019
ISBN 978-1-86189-901-9
No. of pages 304
Subjects Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories
Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous

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