This book presents a comprehensive history of Burma's (Myanmar's) political, social, and economic development in the modern period, from British colonialism, the nationalist movement, and the process of independence to the early political dynamics of independent Burma. The author analyzes the internal and external factors that shaped modern Burma and its society, and provides an in-depth overvi…
The book Burma’s Struggle Against British Imperialism, 1885–1895 by Ni Ni Myint presents an in-depth analysis of the early period of resistance to British colonialism in Burma after the annexation of Upper Burma in 1885. The author traces the background of the fall of the Konbaung Dynasty and the consequences of political restructuring, including armed resistance in various regions such as …
This book discusses the history of Burma before and during the colonization process, beginning with the arrival of early explorers, the first British traders, and the competition for power on the eastern border of India. The discussion continues with the first and second Anglo-Burmese wars, the development of trade, and Burma's relations with Pegu, Ava, and China. The next section outlines the…
Burma remains a land in deep crisis. The popular uprising of 1988 swept away 26 years of military rule under General Ne Win in name only. The National League for Democracy of Aung San Suu Kyi won a landslide victory in the 1990 election. But, as this book relates, the military remained in control and the future of Burma looks more problematic than ever. With unparalleled command of largely inac…