The Loyal Karens Of Burma (1887) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437398953)

The Loyal Karens of Burma is a historical book written by Donald Mackenzie Smeaton in 1887. The book explores the history, culture, and traditions of the Karen people, an ethnic group residing in Burma. The author delves into the political and social conditions of the Karen people, their relationship with the Burmese government, and their loyalty to the British Empire during the colonial period.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the Karen people's history, their beliefs, and their customs. The second part focuses on the Karen Rebellion of 1851-1852, where the Karen people fought against the Burmese government for their independence. The author provides a detailed account of the rebellion, its causes, and its aftermath.The third part of the book discusses the Karen people's role in the British Empire. The Karen people were known for their loyalty to the British, and the author explores the reasons behind this loyalty. The author also examines the impact of British rule on the Karen people's culture and traditions.Overall, The Loyal Karens of Burma is an insightful book that provides a comprehensive understanding of the Karen people's history and their relationship with the Burmese and British governments. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in Burmese history, colonialism, and the Karen people's culture and traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Donald MacKenzie Smeaton
ISBN-10: 1437398952
ISBN-13: 9781437398953
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2008
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d