Cannon Soldiers of Burma - A Part of Burmese History Largely Unknown to Its Modern Peoples & the World by James Myint Swe

The early 16th century; a time of adventure and exploration when bold men dared to brave uncharted seas in search of exotic lands. One such group, a band of young Portuguese sailors seeking fame and fortune, arrived at Burma’s western shores for trade but found much more. Their ability to impress the Burmese Kings with their sophisticated cannons and muskets started a relationship that at first made them masters of their own fate but quickly evolved into their total enslavement.