History of the Kingdom of Siam : And of the Revolutions that Have Caused the Overthrow of the Empire, Up to A.D. 1770

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Turpin, Francois Henri.

Contributor:

Cartwright, Basil Osborne.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thailand--Description and travel.

Thailand--History.

Thailand--Travel tips.

Local Subjects:

Thailand--Description and travel.

Thailand--History.

Thailand--Travel tips.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (214 p.)

Place of Publication:

Auckland : The Floating Press, 2014.

Summary:

The country now known as Thailand was long referred to as ""Siam,"" and it has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. This in-depth history details the series of states that were established in the region from the early classical period to the late eighteenth century, as well as the social, economic, political and cultural characteristics of each era.

Contents:

Title; Contents; Translator's Preface; Chapter I - The First Kings of Siam; Chapter II - The Reign of Chao Narai; Chapter III - The Revolt of the Macassars; Chapter IV - The Revolution that Brought About the Downfall of Faulcon and the French; Chapter V - The Breach Between the French and the Usurper; Chapter VI - The Persecution of the Christians After the Departure of des Farges; Chapter VII - Events Leading up to the Revolution of 1760; Chapter VIII - The Revolution of 1760; Chapter IX - The Revolution of 1767; Chapter X - The Misfortunes of the Europeans After the Revolution

Chapter XI - After the Revolution of 1767Chapter XII - Advantages that Might Accrue from Commercial Relations with Siam and the Neighbouring Kingdoms; Chapter XIII - Tonkin

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9781776533794

1776533798