An Account Of An Embassy To The Kingdom Of Ava, In The Year 1795
Symes, Michael
Synopsis "An Account Of An Embassy To The Kingdom Of Ava, In The Year 1795"
This is Volume 2 of Michael Symes's "An Account Of An Embassy To The Kingdom Of Ava, In The Year 1795." Symes, a British envoy, provides a detailed narrative of his diplomatic mission to the Kingdom of Ava (present-day Burma) in the late 18th century. This volume includes observations on Burmese society, culture, and politics, as well as a narrative of the late military and political operations in the Burmese Empire.Symes's account offers valuable insights into the interactions between the British Empire and Southeast Asia during a period of expanding colonial influence. It remains an important historical source for understanding the region's past and the early stages of British involvement. This edition allows readers to delve into the intricacies of 18th-century diplomacy and gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of intercultural relations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
