Independence and Democracy in Burma, 1945-1952: The Turbulent Years
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From the perspective of a District Officer and later Deputy Commissioner in rural Burma, Singh details both the changes and continuities in local administration which accompanied independence. This period of violent maneuvering between the Communists, Karen, Chin, Kachin, People's Volunteer Organizations, and army and local police units brought Burma to the verge of fragmentation. When the town of Yamethin was cut off from government support in 1949, Singh cleverly used his ties within the community to unite the people. Altogether, the memoir documents how personal relationships and loyalties between individuals were frequently key factors affecting the local balance of power. This graphic and lively eye-witness account reveals how the major political events discussed in standard histories actually unfolded away from the centers of power.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0891480692
ISBN13:9780891480693
Release Date:January 1993
Publisher:U of M Center for South East Asian Studi
Length:180 Pages
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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