Descriptions of Old Siam |
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Compiled by:
| Smithies, Michael |
Series title: | Oxford in Asia Paperbacks Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-967-65-3083-7 |
Publication Date: | Mar 1996 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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This collection of the written impressions of Siam (now Thailand) by overseas residents and visitors to the country, focuses on the relationships between the Siamese Kings and their Western guests. Spanning four centuries, the writings reflect both the continuities as well as the changes in the country.
This collection of the written impressions of Siam (now Thailand) by overseas residents and visitors to the country, focuses on the relationships between the Siamese Kings and their Western guests. Spanning four centuries, the writings reflect both the continuities as well as the changes in the country.