The History of Myanmar

William J. Topich, Keith A. Leitich

• Publisher: Greenwood
• Year: 2013
• Print ISBN: 9780313357244
• eBook ISBN: 9780313357251
• Edition: 1
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: Asian History
• Index: History

This text provides a thorough examination of the history of Myanmar from Neolithic times to the present. Myanmar has experienced a seemingly endless series of conquerors, dating from prehistoric times through the reign of Kublai Khan's Mongol forces beginning in the late 1200s, all the way through the modern era, when it was subject to both British colonial control and invasion by the Japanese during World War II. The History of Myanmar provides a detailed, historical overview of the key people, places, and events in this often-overlooked country's past and present. It examines the history of Myanmar, from Neolithic times to all of its ruling dynasties to the modern era in a chronological manner, providing a contextual framework for the further exploration of its complex history. This text pays special attention to the unique circumstances that led to the formation of the modern nation of Myanmar.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Series Foreword
• Acknowledgments
• Timeline of Historical Events
• 1: Myanmar: An Introduction
• 2: Prehistory: The Emergence of Civilization in Early Myanmar
• 3: Bagan (1044–1287) and Small Kingdoms (1287–1531)
• 4: The Toungoo (1531–1599) and Restored Toungoo Dynasties (1599–1752)
• 5: The Konbaung Dynasty (1752–1885)
• 6: The British Conquest of Burma
• 7: Burma under Colonial Rule
• 8: The Japanese Conquest of Burma
• 9: From Independence to Military Dictatorship: Burma 1948–1962
• 10: Myanmar 1962–1988: The Dictatorship of Ne Win
• 11: Revolutionary Upheaval and Aborted Democracy, 1988–1990
• 12: Continued Dictatorship and Lost Hope, 1990–2007
• 13: Political Turmoil and Natural Catastrophe, 2007–2008
• 14: Contemporary Myanmar: Optimism and Caution
• Notable People in the History of Myanmar
• Bibliographic Essay
• Index
• About the Author