Covers geography and population of Shan States, dealing with historical background and movement in earlier time of the Tai race in Southeast Asia. Indicates Shan-Burmese relationship from historical period to the time of the British entry. Presents the story of the British occupation of Shan States, following the deposition of the last king of Burma. Deals with the historian's problems of reflected conceptions and failure to gain and authentic picture of the past. Discusses relationship and boundary policies with Northern Thailand. [TAIC]