Zahler, Diane.

Than Shwe's Burma / Diane Zahler. - Minneapolis, MN : Twenty-First Century Books, c2010. - 160 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 23 cm. - Dictatorships .

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.

ISBN: 9780822590972 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) 0822590972

LCCN: 2008050097

Subjects--Personal Names:
Than Shwe.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Dictators.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Burma--History--1948-.
Burma--Politics and government--1948-.
Burma.

LC Class. No.: DS530.65 / .Z35 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 959.105/3