Book review: blood, dreams and gold: the changing face ofBurma by Richard Cockett

In Blood, Dreams and Gold: The Changing Face of Burma , Richard Cockett provides readers with a beautifully written overview of the nation’s history from the colonial era to more recent experiences of civil war and authoritarian government. Sonia J. Weiser highly recommends this detailed and humane book both to those newly encountering the country as well as those looking to further immerse themselves in understanding its complexities.