Historical dictionary of Thailand / Gerald W. Fry, Gayla S. Nieminen, and Harold E. Smith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fry, Gerald W. (Gerald Walton), 1942-

Contributor:

Nieminen, Gayla S., 1947-

Smith, Harold E. (Harold Eugene), 1916-2010.

Series:

Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East

Historical dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thailand--History--Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (711 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. ; Plymouth, England : Scarecrow Press, c2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Historical Dictionary of Thailand, Third Edition covers the history of Thailand through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has several hundred cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Thailand.<span style=""font-weight:bold;""

Contents:

Contents; Editor's Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Reader's Note; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Map of Thailand; Chronology; Introduction; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z; Appendix A Regions and Provinces of Thailand; Appendix B Kings of Sukhothai; Appendix C Kings of Lan Na and Chiang Mai; Appendix D Kings of Ayutthaya, Thonburi, and Siam/Thailand; Appendix E Population of Thailand by Province and Region (in thousands); Appendix F Population of Thailand, 1910-2010 (in thousands); Appendix G Population of 20 Largest Cities, 2010

Appendix H Economically Active Population (millions of persons aged 15 years and over)Appendix I Principal Agricultural Crops (1,000 metric tons); Appendix J Gross Domestic Product by Industrial Origin (in billion baht); Appendix K Thailand's Core Economic Indicators, 2001-2010; Appendix L Core Performance Indicators (across sectors); Appendix M: Parties and Seats in the House of Representatives National Elections, 1933-2011; Appendix N A Chronology of Coups d'Etat, Rebellions, and Revolutions in Thailand since 1782; Appendix O List of Thai Constitutions

Appendix P Prime Ministers, 1932-2012Glossary; Bibliography; About the Authors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on online resource; title from title page (ebrary, viewed September 06, 2013).

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0-8108-7525-X

OCLC:

609847148