Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar)

Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar)
ISBN-10
1538101831
ISBN-13
9781538101834
Category
History
Pages
684
Language
English
Published
2017-03-27
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Author
Donald M. Seekins

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This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar) contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.

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