Money-lending Contracts in Konbaung Burma: Another interpretation of an early mo

The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Money-lending Contracts in Konbaung Burma by Teruko Saito

Using Burma as a case study, this book is an attempt to empirically demonstrate the possibilities of research on early modern Southeast Asia based on documentary sources unique to the region, which until now have been largely unexplored. A new image of Burma's early modern period emerges here, overturning the conventional view of history.

FORMATPaperback CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Various contractual deeds were exchanged between people in Burmese dynastic society in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. These deeds, known as thet-kayits, especially debt deeds, are valuable documents that show the socioeconomic conditions of the time. Through the reading of more than 3,000 local historical documents, the author vividly reflects specific ups and downs of the lives of ordinary people in early modern Burma, including disputes over debts and the flexible civil court system for adjudicating them, and the wisdom of life. Using Burma as a case study, this book is an attempt to empirically demonstrate the possibilities of research on early modern Southeast Asia based on documentary sources unique to the region, which until now have been largely unexplored. A new image of Burma's early modern period emerges here, overturning the conventional view of history that assumes a two-tier society of 'absolute monarchs' versus 'people without rights'.

Author Biography

Teruko Saito is Professor Emeritus at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Her specialty is Burmese socioeconomic history.

Table of Contents

Introduction: thet-kayits as important historical documents I. Money-lending Contracts and Their Background Chapter 1: Climate, Demographic Changes, and Foreign Wars Chapter 2: The Konbaung Era in Burmese Monetary History II. Humans as Collateral for Debt Chapter 3: Human-mortgage Contracts in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries Chapter 4: Human-mortgage Contracts in the Salin Region III. Land as Collateral for Debt Chapter 5: Land-mortgage Contracts in Byangya Village Chapter 6: Land-mortgage Contracts in the Central Plains IV. How to Characterize Early Modern Burma? Chapter 7: Early Modern Burma as a Contractual Society Chapter 8: Mediation of Disputes over Pledged Land Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

Details ISBN1920850414 Author Teruko Saito Pages 312 Publisher Trans Pacific Press Series Kyoto Area Studies on Asia Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781920850418 Format Paperback Imprint Trans Pacific Press Subtitle Another interpretation of an early modern society in Southeast Asia Audience Professional & Vocational Place of Publication Melbourne, VIC Country of Publication Australia Publication Date 2024-07-31 AU Release Date 2024-07-31 We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

30 DAY RETURN POLICY

No questions asked, 30 day returns!

FREE DELIVERY

No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free.

SECURE PAYMENT

Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:159139835;