Arthur P. Phayre – författare

This classic history, first published in 1883, is the first English-language work to provide a comprehensive history of Burma, now Myanmar, based on Burmese sources. It incorporates the early history not only of Burma proper, but also those of the surrounding kingdoms of Pegu, Taungu, Tenasserim, and Arakan, comparing when possible differing accounts of events as described in those chronicles. Includes original extensive appendixes and large foldout map.

This seven-volume set incorporates some of the earliest work by western scholars on Southeast Asian literature, history and culture. James Gray's Ancient Proverbs and Maxims from Burmese Sources examines the history of the different Burmese languages and literatures, providing translations of literary texts. Reinhold Post's volumes Miscellaneous Papers Relating to Indo-China incorporate a variety of essays relating to the geography, natural history, literature and culture of Siam (Thailand), the Malay Peninsular (Malaysia), Singapore and Sumatra (Indonesia).

This classic history, first published in 1883, is the first English-language work to provide a comprehensive history of Burma, now Myanmar, based on Burmese sources. It incorporates the early history not only of Burma proper, but also those of the surrounding kingdoms of Pegu, Taungu, Tenasserim, and Arakan, comparing when possible differing accounts of events as described in those chronicles. Includes original extensive appendixes and large foldout map.