Description: Further DetailsTitle: Burma to MyanmarCondition: NewFormat: HardbackEAN: 9780714124957ISBN: 9780714124957Publisher: British Museum PressRelease Date: 11/02/2023Description: 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. From influential superpower to repressive regime, Myanmar – also known as Burma – has seen dramatic fluctuations in fortune over the past 1,500 years. Interconnected yet isolated, rich in natural resources such as jade, rubies and teak but with many of its peoples living below the poverty line, Myanmar is a country that defies categorisation. Its cultures have been shaped by their engagements with religious networks, expansionist empires and global trade routes from India and China to Africa, the Middle East and Europe. It was once home to different kingdoms, principalities and chiefdoms that interacted with one another and further afield. The colonial period under British rule saw dramatic changes and upon independence in 1948, the various parts of the country were brought together, many for the first time, into a single nation state. Since then Myanmar has been engulfed by long running civil wars. This beautiful book explores Myanmar’s complexities, focusing on the extraordinary and innovative arts of its diverse peoples to create a long history of the region. Featuring objects such as sparkling gems, sumptuous court dress, intricately carved furniture, elaborate silver vessels, satirical cartoons and contemporary art, from the 400s CE to the present day, this book is a testament to the creativity and variety of Myanmar’s many peoples.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: GBItem Height: 250mmItem Length: 200mmItem Weight: 1420gContributor: Alexandra Green (Edited by), Anonymous (Contributions by), Pyiet Phyo Kyaw (Contributions by), Maitrii Aung-Thwin (Contributions by), Melissa Carlson (Contributions by), Caroline Cartwright (Contributions by), Joanne Dyer (Contributions by), Alexandra Kaloyanides (Contributions by), Mandy Sadan (Contributions by), Arthur Swan Ye Tun (Contributions by), Diego Tamburini (Contributions by), Thaw Zin Latt (Contributions by)Genre: HistoryAuthor: Alexandra Green, Anonymous, Pyiet Phyo Kyaw, Maitrii Aung-Thwin, Melissa Carlson, Caroline Cartwright, Joanne Dyer, Alexandra Kaloyanides, Mandy Sadan, Arthur Swan Ye Tun, Diego Tamburini, Thaw Zin LattISBN-10: 0714124958Type: HistoryRelease Year: 2023 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Publication Name: Burma to Myanmar
Title: Burma to Myanmar
EAN: 9780714124957
ISBN: 9780714124957
Release Date: 11/02/2023
Release Year: 2023
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Item Weight: 1420g
Contributor: Thaw Zin Latt (Contributions by)
ISBN-10: 0714124958
Type: History
Book Title: Burma to Myanmar
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: British Museum Press
Topic: Asia / Southeast Asia, Asian / General, General
Publication Year: 2023
Item Height: 1.1 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Art, History
Item Length: 10.1 in
Author: Pyiet Phyo Kyaw
Item Width: 8.9 in
Format: Hardcover
