The Political Legacy of Aung San

by Josef Silverstein (Editor)

Overview

This work compiles selected speeches, letters, and statements by the father of Burmese independence, Aung San. The editor's introduction offers an overview of this remarkable man's life, thought, and achievements. The documents included here provide insight into the politics of Aung San—an eminently pragmatic leader focused on attaining both national unity and social harmony—through his own words.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780877271284
Publisher:	Cornell University Press
Publication date:	01/01/1993
Series:	Southeast Asia Program Series , #11
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	169
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Editorial Reviews

An outstanding book.... It is a must-read and study for those who wish to learn the roots of contemporary political developments in Burma.

Pacific Affairs

Helps fill the void on this particular area of Burmese political life and history.

Asian Studies Review

"An outstanding book. . . . It is a must-read and study for those who wish to learn the roots of contemporary political developments in Burma."—Pacific Affairs

"Helps fill the void on this particular area of Burmese political life and history."—Asian Studies Review

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