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History· Myanmar

The Glass Palace Chronicle

by Unknown
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1829Burmese
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About This Book

Unknown's The Glass Palace Chronicle (1829) stands as one of the most significant works of history of its era. The Glass Palace Chronicle is an essential historical text that provides a detailed account of the Burmese monarchy and its lineage. Written by royal scribes, it serves as a crucial source for understanding the history, culture, and politics of Myanmar. The chronicle is revered for its comprehensive narrative of the Burmese kings and the socio-political dynamics of the era. Themes of monarchy, history, culture run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorUnknown
Published1829
Country of Origin🇲🇲 Myanmar
LanguageBurmese
Category📜 History
Editorial Score30/100
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Country of Origin

🇲🇲 Myanmar

This book is part of Myanmar's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

The Glass Palace Chronicle by Unknown sits within the tradition of history that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1829 in Myanmar, it engages with monarchy, history, culture, politics in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 0 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of The Glass Palace Chronicle lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of monarchy, history, culture, politics is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Unknown's role in the literature of Myanmar is well established. The Glass Palace Chronicle can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from multiple independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Unknown is a Myanmar author whose work in history has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Glass Palace Chronicle about?

The Glass Palace Chronicle is an essential historical text that provides a detailed account of the Burmese monarchy and its lineage. Written by royal scribes, it serves as a crucial source for understanding the history, culture, and politics of Myanmar. The chronicle is revered for its comprehensive narrative of the Burmese kings and the socio-political dynamics of the era.

Who wrote The Glass Palace Chronicle?

The Glass Palace Chronicle was written by Unknown, from Myanmar. First published in 1829.

What awards has The Glass Palace Chronicle won?

The Glass Palace Chronicle has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Glass Palace Chronicle worth reading?

The Glass Palace Chronicle is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in monarchy, history, culture.

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What category is The Glass Palace Chronicle?

The Glass Palace Chronicle is classified as History. Non-fiction works that document and interpret the past.

What country is The Glass Palace Chronicle from?

The Glass Palace Chronicle originates from Myanmar's literary tradition. Explore more books from Myanmar on our country page.

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