Burmah and the Burmese by Kenneth R. H. Mackenzie
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"Burmah and the Burmese" by Kenneth R. H. Mackenzie is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work provides a comprehensive exploration of Burmah (now Myanmar) and its people, focusing on the socio-political landscape, including details about the government, culture, and the backdrop of war during that period. This narrative aims to elucidate the customs and societal conditions of the Burmese, highlighting their strengths, as well as examining the oppressive
reign of their king. The opening of the book begins with a preface that discusses the implications of the ongoing war in Burmah while expressing hope that British intervention could lead to improved governance and civil liberties for the Burmese people. Mackenzie touches on the complexities of Burmese civilization, emphasizing both its rich culture and the despotic nature of its rulers. He highlights significant geographical features, such as the Irawadi River, and mentions the wealth of natural resources in the land, alluding to the economic potential that remains untapped under the current governance. The narrative sets the tone for a detailed investigation of Burmese society, its history, and the challenges it faces amid colonial ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mackenzie, Kenneth R. H. (Kenneth Robert Henderson), 1833-1886 |
|---|---|
| Title | Burmah and the Burmese |
| Credits | E-text prepared by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Burma -- Civilization |
| Subject | Burma -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64271 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 559 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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