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British Burma in the New Century, 1895–1918

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. Stephen L. Keck

    1. Emirates Diplomatic Academy, United Arab Emirates

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Part of the book series: Britain and the World (BAW)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction

    • Stephen L. Keck
    Pages 1-27

  3. Locating Burma

    • Stephen L. Keck
    Pages 28-43

  4. Governing Burma

    • Stephen L. Keck
    Pages 44-70

  5. Interpreting the End of Traditional Burma

    • Stephen L. Keck
    Pages 71-93

  6. Translating Buddhism

    • Stephen L. Keck
    Pages 94-116

  7. The City and the Country

    • Stephen L. Keck
    Pages 117-143

  8. Engaging Ethnicity

    • Stephen L. Keck
    Pages 144-166

  9. Dacoits and Dissent

    • Stephen L. Keck
    Pages 167-191

  10. Conclusion

    • Stephen L. Keck
    Pages 192-197

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 199-230
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About this book

British Burma in the New Century draws upon neglected but talented colonial authors to portray Burma between 1895 and 1918, which was the apogee of British governance. These writers, most of them 'Burmaphiles' wrote against widespread misperceptions about Burma.

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'British Burma in the New Century, 1895-1918 offers an inventive and informative account of colonial rule at its zenith. This perceptive book opens up a striking panorama on the cultural and intellectual dimensions of British imperialism in Burma. The author's keen eye and lucid prose ranges comfortably and convincingly from questions of place, memory, and religious belief to problems of urbanization, crime, and ethnic insurgency.' - Peter John Brobst, Ohio University, USA

Authors and Affiliations

  • Emirates Diplomatic Academy, United Arab Emirates

    Stephen L. Keck

About the author

Stephen Keck is Academic Director and Professor of History at the Emirates Diplomatic Academy, United Arab Emirates. Before assuming the role of Academic Director he taught at the American University of Sharjah, the National University of Singapore and the College of Charleston. He is the author of Sir Arthur Helps and the Making of Victorianism (2013) and is developing a study of John Ruskin's historical thought which will connect it to the broader issues associated with heritage and historic preservation. His teaching interests are related to British, European and Southeast Asian history, empires and imperialism, historiography and global history. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Keck served as Head of the Department of International Studies (2007-2014) and often appears as a guest on Dubai Eye 103.8.

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