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Selective works on Myanmar history, culture, archaeology and literature after independence

S0056
 
Author :YI YI, Dr
Volume :1
Year :1968
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    n analysis of the early Konbaung administration, in three section: Section 1 deals with the officer-in-charge of provincial administrative units according to different localities, the hereditary nature of these posts, and matters pertaining to their succession and abdication. Section 2 describes the customary provincial administration - land tenure, forms of taxation, industries and other activities according to localities. Section 3 describes directives issued by the central government regarding appointments, transfers and dismissal of those in charge of districts and administrative units, taxation, maintenance of law and order, bribery and corruption, rehabilitation officers and reconstruction of rural areas, as well as other miscellaneous matters.
 
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S0053
 
Author :YI YI, Dr
Volume :1
Year :1960
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    Betel-chewing has been a national habit in Myanmar for centuries. The great variety of betel receptacles have become a significant source for cultural research . The old Mon and Myanmar inscriptions described betel and items necessary to the eating of betel. The author has analyzed eighteen types of betel receptacles, some with insignias of one particular class, and others of more general nature. The different types of betel receptacles like Kwam : ac, Kwam : up, and Kwam : khawk are made of different materials that reflect the wealth and status of the user. They range from split bamboo,to silver and gold studded with precious stones.
 
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S0052
 
Author :YI YI, Dr
Volume :48
Year :1966
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    This paper was read on 29 July 1966 before the Burma Research Society. During the Konbaung Period the monarchy maintained excellent revenue records. These documents offer evidence of Myanmar‘s history, geography, administration, economic conditions, social life and customs. They also reveal how Konbaung kings governed and administered their country.
 
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S0051
 
Author :YI YI, Dr
Volume :0
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    Thorough study of the monarchy‘s foreign relations and economic conditions, as well as the culture during King Bodawpaya 1781 - 1819 (Badon Min) Period. Based on the Royal Orders of Badon Min and other historical documents including inscriptions, literature and sittang. These historical documents are important resources for historians as King Bodawpaya ruled the Amarapura Kingdom for nearly 38 years, a period that was well organized and peaceful. The king created high standards of administration and maintained stable relations with neighouring countires. The author notes that many documents remain unstudied.
 
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S0050
 
Author :YI YI, Dr
Volume :0
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    About political conditions of Myanmar in 1875 under the rule of King Mindon. The author selected and translated historical documents on Myanmar from the India Consultations, Foreign and Political, 1875. These documents are the correspondence between British Deputy Commissioner of India the British Resident at Mandalay, and a political agent of Mandalay. They demonstrate in detail how the British Government carried out intrigue in Myanmar‘s political affairs.
 
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