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The Hidden History of Burma

Race, Capitalism, and the Crisis of Democracy in the 21st Century

Thant Myint-U

Explore the intricate history of Burma and the challenges it faces in the present day. From military dictatorship and colonial rule to inequality and disintegrating state institutions, Thant Myint-U provides an insider's diagnosis of a nation at a breaking point. With an unsettling prognosis for the future, he poses a crucial question: can a democracy that serves all its people and an economy that thrives truly exist in Burma? Discover the possible collapse of this nation of 55 million and a fresh agenda for change in this urgent and insightful read.
Publish Date
2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.14
ISBN
9781324003298
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2019-09-05T11:30:11.000Z
Another book I hugely enjoyed is the forthcoming Hidden History of Burma by Thant Myint-U. It should be read for the pleasure of the author's prose, but it is also vital background reading to anyone trying to understand the Rohingya crisis or the complexities of South Asia.      source
2019-11-20T18:35:36.000Z
A gripping read, this @thantmyintu book offers powerful insights into Burma's history—and its future. Deserving of this rave from @nytimesbooks      source