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Out of the Gobi
Foreword by Janet Yellen Weijian Shan's Out of the Gobi is a powerful memoir and commentary that will be one of the most important books on China of our time, one with the potential to re-shape how Americans view China, and how the Chinese view life in America. Shan, a former hard laborer who is now one of Asia's best-known financiers, is thoughtful, observant, eloquent, and brutally honest, making him well-positioned to tell the story of a life that is a microcosm of modern China, and of how, improbably, that life became intertwined with America. Out of the Gobi draws a vivid picture of the raw human energy and the will to succeed against all odds. Shan only finished elementary school when ...
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Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country
William Charles Griggs' "Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country" is a captivating collection of traditional tales from the Shan ethnic group in Myanmar. The book showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region through vivid descriptions of magical creatures, ancient customs, and moral lessons. Griggs' simple yet evocative writing style transports readers to a world where myths and reality intertwine, highlighting the importance of storytelling in preserving cultural identity. This compilation not only serves as an entertaining read but also a valuable resource for scholars interested in Southeast Asian folklore. The inclusion of footnotes and explanations provides further ...
From Princes to Persecuted
This book is an introductory history to the Shan/Tai people of South East Asia, tracing their movement from Central China in 2200BC to Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Northeast India. The Shan/Tai were the pioneers of rice farming, and most of the different groups have related words for farming practices, relationships, food and clothing. Their languages and alphabets are mutually intelligible to a certain extent. This history traces the relationships between the various Tai peoples spread out over South East Asia today. It is a good place to start if you want to learn about the Shan/Tai people. For some people it will be sufficient in itself; for the more serious student it paves the way for deeper study.
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History of the Shan State
The Shan are the largest of the many national ethnic groups residing in the Union of Myanmar. After migrating from their early home in the Hwangho-Yangtze region of China, they settled in the eastern part of today's Myanmar, primarily in the Shan Plateau, around the first century AD. The Shan dominated the political stage for a few centuries, founding three historically important dynasties in the heartland of Myanmar at Pinya, Sagaing, and Inwa. Shan history then merges with that of Myanmar until after World War II and Myanmar's independence from the British, when the Shan initiated efforts to establish an autonomous state. Sai Aung Tun deftly traces the cultural and political history of the...
Repossessing Shanland
The Shan have been fighting since 1958 for the autonomous state in Southeast Asia they were promised. Jane M. Ferguson articulates Shanland as an ongoing project of resistance, resilience, and accommodation within Thailand and Myanmar, showing how the Shan have forged a homeland and identity during great upheaval.
