Description
Book SynopsisThis text provides a thorough examination of the history of Myanmar from Neolithic times to the present.Myanmar has experienced a seemingly endless series of conquerors, dating from prehistoric times through the reign of Kublai Khan''s Mongol forces beginning in the late 1200s, all the way through the modern era, when it was subject to both British colonial control and invasion by the Japanese during World War II.
The History of Myanmar provides a detailed, historical overview of the key people, places, and events in this often-overlooked country''s past and present. It examines the history of Myanmar, from Neolithic times to all of its ruling dynasties to the modern era in a chronological manner, providing a contextual framework for the further exploration of its complex history. This text pays special attention to the unique circumstances that led to the formation of the modern nation of Myanmar.
Trade ReviewThe work includes an informative time line, an excellent index, and a sound table of contents. This history manages to be readable, brisk, and an excellent source of information. * Booklist *
Table of ContentsSeries Foreword Acknowledgments Timeline of Historical Events
1 Myanmar: An Introduction
2 Prehistory: The Emergence of Civilization in Early Myanmar
3 Bagan (1044–1287) and Small Kingdoms (1287–1531)
4 The Toungoo (1531–1599) and Restored Toungoo Dynasties (1599–1752)
5 The Konbaung Dynasty (1752–1885)
6 The British Conquest of Burma
7 Burma under Colonial Rule
8 The Japanese Conquest of Burma
9 From Independence to Military Dictatorship: Burma 1948–1962
10 Myanmar 1962–1988: The Dictatorship of Ne Win
11 Revolutionary Upheaval and Aborted Democracy, 1988–1990
12 Continued Dictatorship and Lost Hope, 1990–2007
13 Political Turmoil and Natural Catastrophe, 2007–2008
14 Contemporary Myanmar: Optimism and Caution Notable People in the History of Myanmar Bibliographic Essay Index
