A Brief History of Thailand: Monarchy, War and Resilience: The Fascinating Story of the Gilded Kingdom at the Heart of Asia Contributor(s): Ruth, Richard A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0804851212 ISBN-13: 9780804851213 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2022 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Southeast Asia - History | Expeditions & Discoveries - Travel | Asia - Southeast |
Dewey: 959.3 |
LCCN: 2021944142 |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.3" W x 7.9" L (0.95 lbs) 352 pages |
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Publisher Description: Thailand is known for its picturesque beaches and famous temples, but there's much more to this popular holiday destination than many realize. A Brief History of Thailand offers an engaging look at the country's last 250 years--from coups and violent massacres to the invention of Pad Thai in the 1930's. Readers will learn the vibrant story of Thailand's emergence as a prosperous Buddhist state, its transformation from traditional kingdom to democratic constitutional monarchy and its subsequent rise to prominence in Southeast Asian affairs. Thailand's dramatic history spans centuries of conflict, and this book recounts many of these fascinating episodes, including:
With this book, historian and professor Richard A. Ruth has skillfully crafted an accessible cultural and political history of an understudied nation. Covering events through the King's death in 2016, A Brief History of Thailand will be of interest to students, travelers and anyone hoping to learn more about this part of the world. |
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