About “Dawei Yazawin”
Dawei Yazawin is an 18th-century Burmese chronicle that documents the history of the Dawei (Tavoy) region. It was composed in 1795, following a period when Burma had reasserted control over the area after it had been under Siamese rule. The text provides a historical account of the region from a Burmese perspective, focusing on events and developments during that time. The chronicle reflects the political and cultural context of the region in the late 18th century. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1795