The White Umbrella.
Bangkok. Post Books. 1999. Stock ID #178501 "A dazzling true tale of modern Burma told through the life story of a woman who has been called Princess, Mahadevi, First Lady, MP, rebel leader and refugee. When referring to this item please quote stockid 178501.
Maps, black and white photographic illustrations, 399pp, pronunciation guide, chronology, sources, spine trifle sunned, a very good paperback copy. 20.4 x 14cm.
From quiet Shan hills to the presidential palace in Rangoon to the halls of power in Asia and Europe; and finally to the violent, drug-laden netherworld of the Golden Triangle, Sao Hearn Hkam's journey is a revelation about Burma, Southeast Asia, and about what happens when the games of super-powers are played out of real life." (Publisher's description).
Price: $30.00 AU