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The Hidden History of Burma: A Crisis of Race and Capitalism

by Thant Myint-U
The Hidden History of Burma: A Crisis of Race and Capitalism
The Hidden History of Burma: A Crisis of Race and Capitalism

Insightful chronicle of Burma's complex struggles.

If you're drawn to understanding the intricacies of a nation's history, "The Hidden History of Burma" by Thant Myint-U offers a profound dive into the tumultuous political and social landscape of Burma (Myanmar). It's not just a narrative; it's an incisive analysis from an insider's perspective that brings to light the multidimensional challenges faced by a country on the precipice of democracy, grappling with the forces of race, capitalism, and identity. This isn't just a book, it's a clarion call to comprehend and consider the future of a land that's more than a headline—it's home to millions whose lives and futures hang in the balance.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Hidden History of Burma: A Crisis of Race and Capitalism

by Thant Myint-U
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ISBN: 9781786497888
Authors: Thant Myint-U
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Date of Publication: 2020-01-16
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Economics, History
Related Topics: Political Science, History, World History, Historical, Politics, Asia
Goodreads rating: 4.13
(rated by 1587 readers)

Description

Less than a decade ago, the world cheered as a dictatorship crumbled and internationally beloved Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi emerged from twenty years of house arrest. Yet just three years after her landslide victory at the polls, the country stands accused of war crimes and the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims. As a historian, former diplomat, and presidential advisor, Thant Myint-U was part of the momentous changes that pulled Burma toward democracy, working with the ex-generals and meeting many of the country’s biggest supporters, from Bono to Barack Obama. Yet no one was prepared for Burma’s underlying challenges, from fast-rising inequality, disintegrating state institutions, and the impacts of climate change, to the rise of China next door and the issues of race, religion, and “national identity” deeply rooted in the country’s traumatic colonial past. In this riveting insider’s diagnosis of a country in crisis, Myint-U challenges the black-and-white morality tales that have never fit the realities of Burma.
 

Insightful chronicle of Burma's complex struggles.

If you're drawn to understanding the intricacies of a nation's history, "The Hidden History of Burma" by Thant Myint-U offers a profound dive into the tumultuous political and social landscape of Burma (Myanmar). It's not just a narrative; it's an incisive analysis from an insider's perspective that brings to light the multidimensional challenges faced by a country on the precipice of democracy, grappling with the forces of race, capitalism, and identity. This isn't just a book, it's a clarion call to comprehend and consider the future of a land that's more than a headline—it's home to millions whose lives and futures hang in the balance.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.