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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The book offers an in-depth exploration of the Burmese Chinese community's history during British colonial rule, utilizing previously unexplored archives and primary materials. It highlights the community's unique experiences shaped by their position within the British imperial framework and the Southeast Asian Chinese network. Through everyday life, notable figures, and significant events, it examines internal rivalries and integration among regional groups, while also addressing the historical roots of ongoing ethnic issues in modern Myanmar.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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