Americans and the First Anglo-Burmese War 1824-1826

This excerpt from John L. Christian's article "Americans and the First Anglo-Burmese War" examines the role of American missionaries in the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826). The article focuses on the experiences of Adoniram and Ann Judson, Jonathan Price, and other American missionaries who were present in Burma during the war. It details their interactions with both the Burmese and British forces, including their imprisonment by the Burmese and their eventual roles in mediating peace negotiations between the two sides. Christian highlights the missionaries' contributions as translators and mediators, emphasizing their importance in facilitating communication and diplomacy during a time of conflict.

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