Author: John H. Badgley Publisher: Readworthy ISBN: 9350181622 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 296
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Two contradictory terms—Preservation and Revolution—captured the mental state of Burmese leadership in the 20th century. The choice of which values and customs should be preserved and which discarded has had no clear consensus; yet this has been the heart of the ideological struggle among the leaders of Burma, now Myanmar. Providing deep insights into the Burmese socialist nationalist movement, this book explains the philosophy of political revolution sanctioned by Ne Win. It draws upon a body of treatises written by socialist revolutionaries that explain and justify rebellion and insurgencies against the government. Finally, it offers commentaries on Burmese political thought to demonstrate how contemporary Burmese political concepts are rooted in Pali antecedents from medieval dynasties.
Author: BPI Publisher: BPI Publishing ISBN: 9351212750 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages :
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According to folktales, Tenali Rama was a court-jester of King Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagar Empire. He was a witty and intelligent fellow who used his wits to solve peculiar problems and help people out of their miseries. “Tales of Tenali Rama” is a series of 10 books that compiles timeless stories of Tenali Rama and presents them in an entertaining and delightful manner. Each story bears testimony to his sharp mind, quick wit, ingenuity and wisdom. The stories are illustrated with brilliant pictures that complement the text and take the stories further.
Author: Andrew Lang Publisher: Joe Books Ltd ISBN: 1927854342 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 413
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Editor Andrew Lang collected fairy tales from all over the world in his twelve Fairy Books. The second in this popular series is The Red Fairy Book, which contains thirty-seven fairy tales, some of which appeared for the first time in English in the collection. Lang's collections are notable for their graphic and often violent story elements, as well as for the beautiful original plates that are included as illustrations. Some of the stories in The Red Fairy Book include tales that became household favourites, such as "Jack and the Beanstock", "Rapunzel", and "The Twelve Dancing Princesses".
Author: Julie Wertz Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1350216534 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 389
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This multi-disciplinary study examines the exceptional Turkey red textile dyeing process and product. Prized for its brilliant colour and durability, yet notoriously difficult to produce, the textile was consumed locally and exported around the world. Considered one of the first instances of industrial espionage, the expansion of the Turkey red industry is closely linked to the Industrial Revolution and the emergence of a new global economy. Significant technological advances in chemistry and dyeing were motivated by the demands of Turkey red dyers and printers, who were located primarily in the west of Scotland, the north of England, and around Mulhouse, Switzerland. This book explores the arc of the Turkey red industry, the evolution of the process through key producers and technical developments, the complicated printing process, and finishes with an examination of significant Turkey red collections and a selection of object case studies. The chemistry of the process is described in an accessible, contextual manner, highlighting the significance of the distinctive technique that yielded the best red attainable on cotton. Drawing on both historical and contemporary study, Turkey Red presents significant new research on the material characterisation of this fascinating, eye-catching textile, and offers an in-depth historical example of the global effect of textile consumption.