"Take[s] us from the sacred stupas of the plains of Pagan to Myanmar's grand, colonial-era British mansions, revealing the storied past and rich culture of this country. This updated edition considers the changes that have taken place since the elections of 2010, the reforms that the civilian government introduced and the ramifications of the country's new international status. It also assesses the implications of the 2012 by-elections, the ensuing political dynamics among various stakeholders and the continuing socio-economic challenges facing Myanmar in the twenty-first century. This is the most comprehensive history of Myanmar ever published in the English language and makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Southeast Asian history"--Back cover
