The History of Myanmar (The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations)

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. 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. 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 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. William J. Topich And Keith A. Leitich. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [163]-165) And Index. Myanmar-- also known as Burma-- is one of the largest countries in Southeast Asia. Myanmar's culture is influenced by the bordering nations of China, India, Laos, and Thailand. This book provides a detailed overview of the key people, places, and events in this country's past and present