RARE publication by the Burmese government describing the Communist Insurgency in Burma (also known as Myanmar), led by the Communist Party of Burma (CPB) and the Red Flags. This publication describes the beginnings of a long conflict which lasted until 1989, when the armed wing of the CPB disbanded following the Fall of Communism and the ousting of the Burmese socialist dictatorship. Contains many official documents and 8 full-page maps. 245x160mm. 63 text pages. 8 maps printed on separate pages. Softcover. Cover and spine rubbed, wrinkled, slightly dirty and faded. Rear cover upper edge torn (22mm). Spine worn. Spine edges tattered/peeling. Pages upper corner wrinkled. Two last maps bottom corner wrinkled. Pages slightly yellowing and slightly wrinkled. [SUMMARY]: This extremely rare, historically important document on the turbulent history of Burma, is in good reading condition.