The Informal Imperialist

Dr. Clement Williams at the Court of King Mindon, Mandalay, 1861-1879

(Autor) Ron Graham
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  • Rare photographs never before seen - Compelling narrative - Glimpses into a vanished world - Recognized as a significant contribution to Burmese studies within and beyond Myanmar Dr. Clement Williams was a British army surgeon, political agent, and businessman who gained unparalleled access to the court of King Mindon, the great ruler of Mandalay, between 1861 and his premature death in 1873. William's official diaries, his legal disputes, his commercial contracts, his travel book, and (most of all) his extraordinarily rare photographs offer a unique portrait of an ancient civilization on the cusp of industrial, technological, and political change. Drawing on primary sources and academic works, The Informal Imperialist has already been recognized as a significant contribution to Burmese studies within and beyond Myanmar. And, by weaving Williams's story into a clear and compelling narrative, it reveals a vanished world to both scholars and general readers alike.

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Editorial:
River Books
Formato:
Paperback
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9786164510951
Año de publicación:
2025
Fecha publicación:
22 de Mayo de 2025

Ron Graham

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