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The Burmese people: History, Culture and Heritage
Paperback
Series: Memory of the Peoples
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 6 2026
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Discover the remarkable story of the Burmese people, one of Southeast Asia's oldest and most resilient civilizations.
From the ancient Pyu city-states to the magnificent Pagan Empire, from powerful royal dynasties to British colonial rule and the challenges of the modern era, this book traces the rich historical journey of Myanmar and its people.
Beyond political history, it explores the traditions, beliefs, languages, literature, festivals, cuisine, architecture, and everyday life that have shaped Burmese identity for centuries. It also highlights the country's extraordinary ethnic diversity, revealing the many communities that together form the cultural mosaic of Myanmar.
Written in a clear and accessible style, this volume offers readers a balanced introduction to the history, culture, and heritage of the Burmese people.
Part of the Memory of the Peoples collection, this book invites readers to discover the civilizations that have shaped our world and to better understand the diversity of human cultures.
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