A thorough history of Burma from ancient kingdoms to the first clash with British India.
This nonfiction work surveys the long arc of Burmese history, tracing royal dynasties, invasions, and changing borders up to the end of the first war with British India. It combines narrative detail with historical context to illuminate Burma’s complex past and its role in wider regional events.
- Presents a clear, chronological account of Burma’s empires and conflicts.
- Highlights key rulers, capitals, pagodas, and cultural developments.
- Integrates political and military events with social and religious life.
- Useful for readers seeking a solid overview of Burma’s history in the colonial era context.
Ideal for readers of Southeast Asian history and scholars of colonial-era dynamics.