<p>Pp. xii, 263; frontispiece plate, 4 maps, 5 text-figures. Publisher's original pale green cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine, color pictorial dust jacket, lg 8vo. This volume provides an institutional history of the Kingdom of Pagan, the first Burmese state. The author examines the complex interrelationships among politics, economics, and religion in Pagan. No ownership marks and no signs of use.</p>

Pagan: The Origins of Modern Burma

History

Aung-Thwin, Michael

Americas

Univ of Hawaii Pr

In <i>A History of Myanmar since Ancient Times</i>, Michael Aung-Thwin and Maitrii Aung-Thwin take us from the sacred stupas of the plains of Pagan to grand, colonial-era British mansions, revealing the storied past and rich culture of this country. The book traces the traditions and transformations of Myanmar’s communities over nearly three millennia, from the relics of its Neolithic civilization to the splendors of its pre-colonial kingdoms, its encounters with British colonialism and the struggles for the republic that followed the end of World War II. The authors also consider the complexities of present-day life in Myanmar and examine the key political events and debates of the last twenty-five years that have brought the world’s attention to the country. By exploring current developments within the broader patterns of Myanmar's history, culture and society, they provide a nuanced perspective on the issues and questions surrounding Myanmar’s future. This updated edition considers the changes that have taken place since the elections of 2010, the reforms that the civilian government introduced, and the ramifications of the country's new international status. It also assesses the implications of the 2012 by-elections, the ensuing political dynamics among various stakeholders, and the continuing socio-economic challenges facing Myanmar in the twenty-first century. The most comprehensive history of Myanmar ever published in the English language, this book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Southeast Asian history and will surprise, challenge, and inform in equal measure.

A History of Myanmar since Ancient Times: Traditions and Transformations

Aung–Thwin, Maitrii

Asia

Reaktion Books

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