Review
'… an important contribution towards understanding Burmese history and political developments prior to British annexation in the nineteenth century.' The Book Review
'… this is a fascinating account with many new angles of the nineteenth-century kingdom and the impact on it of the British Empire.' Times Literary Supplement
'… this is a fascinating account with many new angles of the nineteenth-century kingdom and the impact on it of the British Empire.' Times Literary Supplement
Product Description
The Making of Modern Burma is a history of the country from the nineteenth to early twentieth century. In a sophisticated and much-needed account, the author argues that many aspects of contemporary Burmese society are the creations of the nineteenth century when Burma fought the British and tried to modernize the country. The book will be an important resource for students and policymakers as a basis for understanding contemporary politics and the challenges of the modern state, as well as for historians interested in British colonial expansion during the period.
