The Padaeng Chronical and the Jengtung State Chronical Translated

"This volume, the original edition of which was published in 1981, provides a wealth of information for reconstructing the history of the Tai in the area that now encompasses parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and China from the thirteenth to the early twentieth century. The Padaeng Chronicle offers insight into the spread of Theravada Buddhism as well as rich detail on social structure and royal patronage. The Jengtung State Chronicle provides information on political structures, court intrig…