The British Humiliation of Burma by Terrence BlackburnWell-packaged Chronicle of Burma's Subjugation
This is a richly illustrated book on the outrageous behaviour of the British government, driven largely by merchant and missionary interests, towards the Kingdom of Burma. It is a concise and useful summary of events surrounding and leading up to the three Anglo-Burmese wars (1824-26, 1852, 1885-86), and investigates an issue long ignored or covered up by writers until nowwhat happened to the fabulous riches in gold and precious stones so shamelessly looted from the Mandalay Palace.
Paperback
2001 Bangkok
Orchid Press
166 pages
5 maps, 27 col. pl., 49 b/w pl., 45 illus.
ISBN 9748304663 For delivery in Thailand please go to
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