A history of Myanmar since ancient times : traditions and transformations /

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is often characterized as a place of repressive military rule, civil war, censorship, and corrupt elections-and despite recent attempts to promote tourism to see the country's natural beauty, it is not yet a travel hotspot. Most of the Western world remains...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Aung-Thwin, Michael
Otros Autores: Aung-Thwin, Maitrii
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Reaktion Books, 2012.
Temas:
HISTORY > Asia > Southeast Asia.
Politics and government
Social conditions
Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East.
History & Archaeology.
Southeast Asia.
Burma > History.
Burma > Politics and government.
Burma > Social conditions.
Birmanie > Histoire.
Birmanie > Politique et gouvernement.
Birmanie > Conditions sociales.
Burma
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is often characterized as a place of repressive military rule, civil war, censorship, and corrupt elections-and despite recent attempts to promote tourism to see the country's natural beauty, it is not yet a travel hotspot. Most of the Western world remains unaware of the storied history and rich culture found in this Southeast Asian country. In A History of Myanmar since Ancient Times, Michael Aung-Thwin and Maitrii Aung-Thwin take us from the sacred stupas (structures containing Buddhist relics) of the plains of Bagan to the grand.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (325 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-303) and index.
ISBN:9781861899392
1861899394
1861899017
9781861899019

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