Mon Nationalism and Civil War in Burma - The Golden Sheldrake

A major contribution to the literature of Burmese history and politics, this book traces the rich and tragic history of the Mon people of Burma and Thailand, from the pre-colonial era to the present day. This vivid account of ethnic politics and civil war situates the story of Mon nationalism within the 'big picture' of developments in Burma, Thailand and the region. Primarily an empirical study, it also addresses issues of identity and anticipates Burmese politics in the new millennium. A particular feature of the book is its first-hand descriptions of insurgency and displacement, drawn from the author's experiences as an aid worker in the war zone.

List of contents

Part I: The Mon in Burma and Thailand
Part II. Classical Mon Civilisation and the Colonial Period
Part III. Independence, Civil War and Ethnic Insurgency
Part IV. Revolutionaries, Warlords and Refugees
Part V. The Mon Ceasefire and Since
Part VI. The Sheldrake and the Peacock

About the author

Mr Ashley South

Summary

A major contribution to the literature on Burmese history and politics, this book traces the rich and tragic history of the Mon people of Burma and Thailand, from the pre-colonial era to the present day.

Product details

• Authors: Ashley South, South Ashley
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.10.2002
• EAN: 9780700716098
• ISBN: 978-0-7007-1609-8
• No. of pages: 448
• Weight: 990 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Thailand, Myanmar, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Ethnic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Asia / Southeast Asia, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Regional Studies, Social and cultural history, Regional / International studies, Asian History, Myanmar (Burma), SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / Asian Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General