Chinese in Colonial Burma

A Migrant Community in A Multiethnic State

Autori

• Yi Li

Parametri

Pagine

280pagine

Tempo di lettura

10ore

• Mappe e viaggi
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Focusing on the Burmese Chinese experience under British colonial rule, this study utilizes untapped archives and primary materials to explore over a century of their history. It highlights the unique position of Burma within the British Empire and the Southeast Asian Chinese network, revealing internal rivalries and integration among regional groups. By examining everyday life and key figures, the book sheds light on contemporary perceptions and memories, while also addressing historical roots of ongoing ethnic issues in modern Myanmar.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

(In brossura)