9781861899019 - History of Myanmar Since Ancient Times: Traditions and Transformations von Aung-Thwin, Michael; Aung-Thwin, Maitrii (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Dust jacket is fully intact, only lightly rubbed at edges. Text unmarked and uncreased. Sound overall. Publisher's note: 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-known country, 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. Size: 15.2 x 3.6 x 22.9 cm. 328 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Burma -- History; Burma -- Politics and government; Burma -- Social conditions; ISBN: 1861899017. ISBN/EAN: 9781861899019. Add. Inventory No: 260401ROSK006032.

Zustand: New. 2012. Hardcover. A History of Myanmar since Ancient Times describes the Burmese people, their culture, their ambitions, and the world that they live in. Covering more than 2,200 years, this is the most comprehensive account of Myanmar's colourful and exciting history ever published in the English language. Num Pages: 328 pages, 55 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMB; HBJF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 655. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.