The Lacquered Curtain of Burma (H.B)

Book Details

• Author: Eugene Lawrence

• Publisher: Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd. (Under the Imprint: Olive Turtle)

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• Binding: Hardcover

• Pages: 224

• ISBN: 9789389136029

• Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches

• Release Date: 20-08-2019

About the Book
Burma: Strife, Identity, and War chronicles the turbulent history of Burma (now Myanmar), shaped by the profound impact of two world-altering events: the British colonial conquest and the Japanese occupation during World War II. Eugene Lawrence takes readers through a journey of the country’s struggle for independence, the conflicts that arose post-independence, and the insurrection of the Karen ethnic community as they fought for their rights in the face of a divided and often hostile majority Burmese state.

Through a detailed exploration of the Japanese occupation, the military coup of 1962, and the subsequent military junta that ruled the country for decades, Lawrence provides a comprehensive narrative of a nation’s violent struggle for self-determination. The book also casts a light on the enduring legacy of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s attempts to bring about change, and how these turbulent events affected both the Burmese and the diverse ethnic communities, especially the Karens.

In addition to political upheaval, the novel delves into the personal lives of individuals, including the plight of Indians who migrated to Burma during British rule and those who arrived with the Japanese army. It highlights the impact of war and political strife on families, and the hardships they faced in rebuilding their lives, often in new, foreign environments. Burma: Strife, Identity, and War offers an immersive view into the struggles faced by generations of Burmese citizens and immigrants, documenting the sacrifices made in their quest to preserve their heritage.