Siam-Myanmar Relations

The Perspective of AYEDAWBON TREATISES The Struggle of Kings (From 16th to 19h Century)

ผู้แต่ง Soe Thuzar Myint, Ph.D.

ราคา 350 บาท

สนใจสั่งซื้อ 02-2187411 คุณนุกูณฑ์

ABSTRACT

Researchers into Myanmar history have found the Ayedawbon treatises to be a highly significant literary genre which provide a record of historical events next in importanceto the Myanmar chronicles.

The Myanmar term ‘Ayedawbon’ is synonymous with the Thai term, Chotmaihet or Kotmaihet and it deals with accounts or reports of particular events. Owing to circumstances and its time-consuming

nature, never before has anyone attempted to translate these famous works into the English language. There have been some works by Myanmar scholars on Ayedawbon kyans but they do not highlight

the sections involving Siam-Myanmar relations. Thus, by studying Ayedawbon treatises, scholars of Thai studies will acquire new insights, reach new interpretations and gain access to richer source materials.

The data used here relies on a n historical approach and is primarily based on documentary materials. I have surveyed seven Ayedawbon treatises which have been handed down from generation to generation.

I have found invaluable historical facts which have not been mentioned in Siamese and Myanmar chronicles. In addition, these treatises relate to Siam-Myanmar warfare in detail. The discussion which follows is about the significance of Ayedawbon treatises and the cryptic vii ABSTRACT