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Thibaw's Queen (1899)

Thibaw's Queen (1899)

Fielding, Harold

Hardcover

Presidents & Heads of StateFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164347357
ISBN13: 9781164347354
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.42
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Thibaw's Queen is a historical novel written by Harold Fielding and published in 1899. The story is set in Burma during the late 19th century and revolves around the life of Queen Supayalat, the wife of King Thibaw, the last monarch of the Konbaung dynasty. The novel explores the political and social upheavals that occurred during the British colonial period in Burma and the struggles of the Burmese people to preserve their culture and traditions.The novel begins with the arrival of the British in Burma and the subsequent annexation of the country by the British Empire. The story then focuses on the life of Queen Supayalat, who is depicted as a strong and intelligent woman who is deeply committed to her people and her country. The novel follows her journey from being a young and innocent princess to becoming the queen of Burma and facing the challenges of ruling a country under British colonial rule.Throughout the novel, the author vividly describes the political and social conditions of Burma during the late 19th century, including the conflicts between the Burmese monarchy and the British colonial administration, the struggles of the Burmese people to maintain their cultural identity, and the tensions between the different ethnic groups in the country.Thibaw's Queen is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that provides a unique perspective on the history of Burma and the struggles of its people during the colonial period. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Burma and Southeast Asia.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.

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