Than Swe (historian)
Than Swe is a Burmese historian, writer, and a former deputy Minister of Culture of Myanmar. He writes under the pen name Maung Than Swe . He is known for his writings on Burmese history, specializing on the Konbaung period. His well-known works include Konbaung Shindan and Konbaung Alun. He has published over 50 books during his career. He has also served as vice-chairman of the Myanmar History Commission. In 2013, he won the Thuta Swezon Literature Award for history with the book Hti Thadin, Nan Thadin.
Works
Over 50 books including:- Ratnagiri Khayi-the
- The Royal Audiences
- Konbaung Alun
- Konbaung Shindan
- Nanmadaw Me Nu Shindan
- The Moon Princess Sao Sanda
- Hna-lon-tha San-Ein
- ''Hti Thadin, Nan Thadin''