Mon Nationalism and Civil War in Burma: The Golden Sheldrake

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A major contribution to the literature of Burmese history and politics, this book traces the rich and tragic history of the Mon people of Burma and Thailand, from the pre-colonial era to the present day. This vivid account of ethnic politics and civil war situates the story of Mon nationalism within the 'big picture' of developments in Burma, Thailand and the region. Primarily an empirical study, it also addresses issues of identity and anticipates Burmese politics in the new millennium. A particular feature of the book is its first-hand descriptions of insurgency and displacement, drawn from the author's experiences as an aid worker in the war zone. Cover MON NATIONALISM AND CIVIL WAR IN BURMA Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of Maps and Tables Note Regarding Names and Titles Acronyms and Abbreviations Preface and Acknowledgements Part One: The Mon in Burma (and Thailand) 1 Introduction 2 Demographics, Language and Ethnic Identity 3 Mon Nationalism in Burma (and Thailand) Part Two: Classical Mon Civilisation and the Colonial Period 4 The Rise of the Mon 5 Pegu and Pagan - The Kingdoms of Ramanyadesa and the Mon-Burman Wars 6 The British Period and the Second World War Part Three: Independence and Civil War 7 Burma and the Mon - 1945-1962 8 Insurgents on the Thailand-Burma Border 9 Burma and the Mon - 1987-1990 10 Sangkhlaburi and Three Pagodas Pass - Karen, Mon and Thai Part Four: Revolutionaries, Warlords and Refugees 11 Burma and the Mon in the 1990s 12 The Mon Refugees and the Border Relief Programme 13 Constructive Engagement and the Gas Pipelines 14 The 1994 Halochanee Crisis Part Five: The Mon Ceasefire and Since 15 The 1995 NMSP-SLORC Ceasefire 16 The 1996 Mon Refugee Repatriation 17 The 1997 Burma Army Offensives 18 Burma, Thailand, ASEAN and the International Community Part Six: The Sheldrake and the Peacock 19 Legacies 20 Politics in Transition? Notes Appendix: Key Dates in Mon History Bibliography Index