Great lords of the sky : Burma's shan aristocracy [Asian highlands perspectives, v. 48.]

Sao Sanda Simms

Published by [Xining, china] : Asian Highland Perspective, 2017

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476 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 28 cm. Written from a Tai/Shan perspective, the intricate and often unsettled realities that existed in the Shan States from early times up to the military coup in 1962 are described in a comprehensive overview of the stresses and strains that the Shan princes endured from early periods of monarchs and wars, under British rule and Japanese occupation, and Independence and Bamar military regime. Part One covers chronological events relating them to the rulers, the antagonists, and the people and the continuing conflict in the Shan State. Part Two deals with the 34 Tai/Shan rulers, describing their histories, lives, and work. Included are photographs and family trees of the princes revealing a span of Shan history, before being lost in the mists of time. The past is explained in order that the present political situations may be understood and resolved amicably between the Bamar government, the Tatmadaw, and the ethnic nationalities. Seller Inventory # bt709

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Title: Great lords of the sky : Burma's shan ...

Publisher: [Xining, china] : Asian Highland Perspective

Publication Date: 2017

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New