History of Upper Assam, Upper Burmah and north-eastern frontier

By Leslie Shakespear and L.W. Shakespear

Book Overview

Where the Brahmaputra valley meets the hills and passes into Burma, empire learned its limits. Borders shift; archives still endure. L. W. Shakespear's History of Upper Assam, Upper Burmah and north-eastern frontier is a public domain classic history that maps a complex zone of rivers, trade routes, tribes, garrisons, and policy. Written as a colonial-era history book yet rich in topography and administrative detail, it stands as a regional history reference for readers who want to understand Assam regional history alongside Upper Burma history and the wider Northeast India frontier. Shakespear follows the pressures that shaped the India Burma borderlands: exploration, taxation, policing, diplomacy, and the day-to-day realities of frontier administration history. The result is British India colonial history at ground level, useful to South Asian history research and to imperial history students tracing how the British Raj in Assam connected to strategic thinking beyond the plains. Historically significant for preserving a contemporary record of governance and contact across an often-misunderstood frontier, this volume rewards both the casual reader seeking a vivid sense of place and the collector of classic non-fiction who values authoritative early sources. It is also a revealing witness to the language and assumptions of its day, inviting readers to read critically, compare perspectives, and locate local voices between the lines with care. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353701368
• ISBN13: 9789353701369
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"