About “Zinme Yazawin”
Zinme Yazawin is an 18th-century Burmese chronicle that documents the history of Lan Na during its period under Burmese rule, from 1558 to 1775. The text provides a historical account of this region during a time of political and cultural transformation. The first English translation of Zinme Yazawin was published in 2003, making the chronicle accessible to a wider audience for the first time. This translation offers valuable insights into the historical narratives and events of Lan Na as recorded in Burmese historical tradition. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)