Than Shwe's Burma /

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by Zahler, Diane.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Dictatorships Published by : Twenty-First Century Books, (Minneapolis, MN :) Physical details: 160 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Than Shwe. | Dictators. | Burma --History --1948-. | Burma --Politics and government --1948-. | Burma. Year : 2010 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Colonel Gray High School 959.1 ZAH Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 148-155) and index.

Introduction : The monks' rebellion -- Burma and its kings -- The twentieth century -- Than Shwe in power -- Life under Than Shwe -- The enemy of the junta -- Burma and the world -- Watching and waiting -- What next for Burma?

The harsh dictatorship that Burma has endured for many years is explored, and Than Shwe's human rights abuses are highlighted.