An Account of the Burman Empire, Compiled From the Works of Colonel Symes, Major Canning, Captain Cox, Dr. Leyden, Dr. Buchanan, &C. &C. &C - Henry Glassford Bell - Bog

This book is a comprehensive survey of the history, culture, and politics of Burma (now Myanmar) in the early 19th century. It draws on the accounts of various British officials and travellers who visited the country and provides detailed descriptions of its geography, people, religion, and customs. It also chronicles the British military intervention in Burma in 1824-26 and analyzes the political and economic implications of this conflict. It is a valuable source for scholars of Southeast Asian history and British imperialism.
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