Offers an annotated history of Burma's renowned, serpentine jade mines.

Details the Burmese surrender of the Territories of Arakan and Tenasserim to the British. Details Mindon Min's modernization of the State.

Details the conquest of King Alaungpaya over Bago and the eventual conquest of the Burmese army over the Siamese capital, Ayutthaya.

Outlines the usage of license plates in Burma, and details the use of Burmese characters on them, and the impact of the country's independence.

Details the crackdown on democratic leadership under the military command of General Saw Maung.

Details the early Mon and the Tibeto-Burman people of the Pyu. Also describes King Anawratha's war on Bago.

Features a chronology of ancient kingdoms, and details various rulers, kings, and dynasties. Also profiles national heroes.

Details the reign of King Minkyino in 1486, and the later conquests of his son Tabengshweti.

Offers a description of the Japanese invasions and the development of Burmese nationalism under Aung San. Profiles Prime Minister Atlee.