Presents a history of the Burmese people's struggle for independence from colonialism and freedom under a repressive junta. This title records the struggle for independence and democracy in Burma from the final fall of the monarchy to the early years of the 21st century. This is a riveting history of the Burmese people's struggle for independence from colonialism and freedom under a repressive junta. The author records the struggle for independence and democracy in Burma from the final fall of the monarchy to the early years of the 21st century.