Reminiscences of the Court of Mandalay

""Reminiscences of the Court of Mandalay"" is a book compiled by Horace Albert Browne, a British General who served in Burma during the late 19th century. The book is a collection of extracts from Browne's diary, covering the period of 1859 to 1879, when he was stationed in Mandalay, the former capital of the Burmese kingdom.The diary entries provide a fascinating insight into the daily life of a British officer in Burma during this period, as well as the political and social climate of the country. Browne describes his interactions with the Burmese royal family, including King Mindon and his successor, King Thibaw, as well as his experiences with local customs and traditions.The book also covers the events leading up to the Anglo-Burmese War of 1885, which ultimately led to the annexation of Burma by the British Empire. Browne's observations and insights into the conflict and its aftermath provide a valuable historical perspective on this pivotal moment in Burmese and British history.Overall, ""Reminiscences of the Court of Mandalay"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Burma and the British Empire in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.