A major contribution to the literature of Burmese history and politics, this book traces the rich and tragic history of the Mon people of Burma and Thailand, from the pre-colonial era to the present day. This vivid account of ethnic politics and civil war situates the story of Mon nationalism within the 'big picture' of developments in Burma, Thailand and the region. Primarily an empirical study, it also addresses issues of identity and anticipates Burmese politics in the new millennium. A particular feature of the book is its first-hand descriptions of insurgency and displacement, drawn from the author's experiences as an aid worker in the war zone.
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'Fascinating account of a people who are almost unknown outside the region, and who are stuggling to preserve their identity in a rapidly changing world.' - Journal of the Siam Society
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The one million-plus Mon people today living in Burma and neighbouring Thailand constitute an ethnic minority. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
other ceasefire groups, thoo lei, golden sheldrake, ceasefire positions, ceasefire process, ceasefire zone, ethnic insurgent groups, democracy uprising, other insurgent groups, liberated zones, ethnic insurgencies, ceasefire agreement Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nai Shwe Kyin, Three Pagodas Pass, Burma Army, Southeast Asia, Central Committee, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Khin Nyunt, Bee Ree, Nai Non Lar, Ninth Division, Thai Mon, Sixth Brigade, General Bo Mya, Mon National Day, Nai Aung Htun, Shan State, Tenasserim Division, Nai Ba Lwin, Nai Po Cho, Nai Ngwe Them, Nai Pan Nyunt, Royal Thai Army, Irrawaddy Delta, Nai Pan Tha, Chaung Chee New!
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The one million-plus Mon people today living in Burma and neighbouring Thailand constitute an ethnic minority. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
other ceasefire groups, thoo lei, golden sheldrake, ceasefire positions, ceasefire process, ceasefire zone, ethnic insurgent groups, democracy uprising, other insurgent groups, liberated zones, ethnic insurgencies, ceasefire agreement Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nai Shwe Kyin, Three Pagodas Pass, Burma Army, Southeast Asia, Central Committee, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Khin Nyunt, Bee Ree, Nai Non Lar, Ninth Division, Thai Mon, Sixth Brigade, General Bo Mya, Mon National Day, Nai Aung Htun, Shan State, Tenasserim Division, Nai Ba Lwin, Nai Po Cho, Nai Ngwe Them, Nai Pan Nyunt, Royal Thai Army, Irrawaddy Delta, Nai Pan Tha, Chaung Chee New!
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- The Second World War: An Illustrated History by A. J. P. Taylor on page 93, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- A Dictionary of Modern Spoken Mon by H.L. Shorto on page 36, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Letters from Burma by Aung San Suu Kyi in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Voice of Hope by Aung San Suu Kyi in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Terms of Refuge: The Indochinese Exodus and International Response (Politics in Contemporary Asia) by W. Courtland Robinson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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