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Burma to Myanmar
ISBN: 9780714124957
(HB - EN)
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Reveals the rich and complex histories and cultures of Burma/Myanmar from their early development and powerful imperial expansions to their positions as colonial subjects and then as a war-torn nation.
This beautiful book explores the histories and cultures of Burma/Myanmar, prompting readers to reconsider pre-existing notions of this complex country. Known internationally for its two names, long-running civil wars and pervasive poverty, it is a nation of rich natural resources - from teak and gold to jade and oil. Its geographical location has enabled it to participate in global and regional trade networks extending from India and China to Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
Focusing on the country's cross-cultural interactions and their impact on art and culture, Burma to Myanmar begins by examining early connections with India before looking at the different regional kingdoms that arose between the 11th and 18th centuries. During the period of British colonial rule (1826-1948), there were substantial transformations as people worked to adapt to new cultural landscapes. Many changes set the stage for the conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries. Following the destruction of the Second World War and a brief democratic period from 1948 to 1962, the military stepped in, isolating the country and leading to the situation of today.
The book provides a compelling history of Burma/Myanmar through an enormous variety of art and material culture stretching from the 500s CE to the present. Objects range from ceramic tablets to royal costumes, stunning textiles and impressive maps, as well as modern currency and digital prints.
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