The history of Myanmar. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: William J. Topich and Keith A. Leitich.
• Other Names: Topich, William J; Leitich, Keith A
• Contents: Timeline of historical events -- Myanmar : an introduction -- Prehistory : the emergence of civilization in early Myanmar -- Bagan (1044-1287) and small kingdoms (1287-1531) -- The Toungoo (1531-1599) and restored Toungoo dynasties (1599-1752) -- The Konbaung dynasty (1752-1885) -- The British conquest of Burma -- Burma under colonial rule -- The Japanese conquest of Burma -- From independence to military dictatorship : Burma 1948-1962 -- Myanmar 1962-1988 : the dictatorship of Ne Win -- Revolutionary upheaval and aborted democracy, 1988-1990 -- Continued dictatorship and lost hope, 1990-2007 -- Political turmoil and natural catastrophe, 2007-2008 -- Contemporary Myanmar : optimism and caution -- Notable people in the history of Myanmar.
• Publisher Details: New York : Greenwood
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (208 pages)
• Subjects: 959.1; History -- Asia -- General; History -- Historical Geography; History -- Social History; Asian history; Burma -- History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9798216097778
• Related ISBNs: 9780313357244
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.