A Charney, Michael W. creator text Cambridge, UK New York Cambridge University Press 2009 monographic eng

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xiii, 241 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Michael Charney's book - the first general history of modern Burma in over five decades - traces the highs and lows of Burma's history from its pre-colonial past to the 'Saffron Revolution' of 2007 and, by exploring key themes, explains the forces that have made the country what it is today. Burma under colonial rule -- The colonial centre -- Self-government without independence, 1937-1947 -- The democratic experiment, 1948-1958 -- Dress rehearsals, 1958-1962 -- The revolutionary council -- The BSPP years -- Toward democracy, 1988-1990 -- Perpetual delay, 1990 to the present. Michael W. Charney. Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-233) and index. a-br--- Burma (Myanmar) History Shan State History Shan Politics and government 1848- Burma Politics and government 1948- DS530.4 .C45 2009 959.1 9780521852111 9780521617581 (pbk.) 0521617588 (pbk.) 0521852110 2008037150 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0909/2008037150-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0909/2008037150-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0909/2008037150-t.html http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=37235 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0909/2008037150-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0909/2008037150-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0909/2008037150-t.html http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=37235 DLC 260402 20260408103444.0