Download or read book Adventurers in Siam in the Seventeenth Century written by E. W. Hutchinson and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Adventurers in Siam in the 17th Century written by E. W. Hutchinson and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Adventures in Siam in the Seventeenth Century By E W Hutchinson Together with maps and illustrations written by E. W. Hutchinson and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book English Intercourse with Siam in the Seventeenth Century written by John Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Historical Account of Siam in the 17th Century written by Jeremias van Vliet and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Siam the West 1500 1700 written by Dirk Van der Cruysse and published by Silkworm Books. This book was released on 2002-05-15 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ambassadors from Versailles in wigs and lace mounted on elephants crossing rice fields... Siamese mandarins prostrate before the throne of Louis XIV... a Greek adventurer... a scheming French Jesuit­— these are just a few of the colourful characters that playa role in the early history of relations between Siam and the West. In a lively and engaging style, Professor Dirk Van der Cruysse traces the history of European-Siamese relations, from the arrival of the Portuguese around the beginning of the sixteenth century followed by the Dutch, the British, and the French. Explorers, merchants, missionaries, and ambassadors came and went across the oceans, sometimes producing vivid accounts of lengthy voyages, lavish courts, and strange customs. In these descriptions and anecdotes we observe the startling juxtaposition of fundamentally different worldviews arising from two distinct religious milieux. Van der Cruysse expertly weaves together material from journals,memoirs, and other archival documents, quoting from them extensively to construct a compelling historical account of a fascinating relationship. Originally published as Louis XIV et le Siam (Fayard, 1991), this English version has been ably translated by Michael Smithies, author of numerous books and articles on the French involvement in Siam during the seventeenth century.

Download or read book English Intercourse with Siam in the Seventeenth Century written by John Anderson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1890. This early works is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject and will appeal to any historian. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Download or read book Siam written by Manich Jumsai (M.L.) and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wyndedanse written by Richard J. Carr and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 1999 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wyndedanse, which stars Siam ́s greatest poet, Si Prat, deals with the ascendancy of Siam in the 16th century, her gradual decline in the 17th century, and her fall to Burmese invaders in the next century. The saga features an 18th-century oriental and occidental cast of characters. For instance, one such character is the Greek-English favorite of King Narai, Constance Phaulkon, who rose from a street gamin of a village in Greece, served with the British Navy, and became virtual prime minister of Siam in 1686 with eyes on the throne itself. Another is the poet Si Prat, son of the court astrologer and a slave woman, depicted as recording his concerns for the future of the kingdom in a celebrated Siamese classic, "Ode Foretelling the Fate of Ayutthaya," which serves as the anchor of the story. Numerous other personalities emerge from the shadows of the historical past: Prince Rupert of the Rhine, supreme commander of the English Fleet; Samuel White, interloper, then noble of Siam; Yamada Nangamasa, commandant of a semiautonomous Japanese contingent guarding the sovereign; William Strangh, of the London Office of the English East India Company; Phra Phetracha, superintendent of the Department of War Elephants; Princess Yothathep, daughter of King Narai; Luang Sorasak, bastard of King Narai; the Japanese-Portuguese-Malay wife of Phaulkon, among countless others. The style is that of a royal chronicle of 17th/18th-century Siam as it attempts to capture the sounds and nuances of that long since-vanished time and is for that very reason romantic and exotic as well as visionary. It seeks also to fill a yearning for adventure both philosophically and exotically unavailable in most works that purport to be historical novels. The characters and events in this novel reflect for the most part actual characters and events. Some liberties have been taken with places, situations, and sources in order to support the overall theme. Wyndedanse is must reading for everyone since it details a history that stands as a metaphor for what well may be the eventual fate of every country in the world, a fate that impacted Thailand in a compelling way long ago. Those unfamiliar with history should immediately correct their deficiency by reading and studying this novel that establishes an event in the history of old Siam (now Thailand) as an enduring archetype.

Download or read book Phaulcon the Adventurer Or the Europeans in the East written by William Dalton and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating historical novel about the life of Constantine Phaulcon, a Greek adventurer who rose to power in 17th century Siam. Filled with adventure, romance, and political intrigue, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Southeast Asia. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Records of the Relations Between Siam and Foreign Countries in the 17th Century written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book ENGLISH INTERCOURSE WITH SIAM IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY written by JOHN. ANDERSON and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Aspects of Siamese Kingship in the Seventeenth Century written by Jeremy Kemp and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Historiography of Europeans in Africa and Asia 1450 1800 written by Anthony Disney and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of this volume deals with the changes and continuities in historical approaches over the last fifty years, with three further sections focusing on initial contacts, formal presences, and informal presences. Emphasis has been placed on the major European players in Asia and Africa before 1800 - the Portuguese, Dutch and English, without neglecting the role played by the French, Spanish, Scandinavians and others.

Download or read book The Making of South East Asia written by G. Coedes and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1983 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Records of the Relations Between Siam and Foreign Countries in the 17th Century written by Anonymous and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book South East Asia Colonial History Imperialism before 1800 written by Paul H. Kratoska and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2001 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The six volumes that make up this unique set provide an extensive overview of colonialism in South-East Asia. In the majority of cases, authors chosen were specialists writing about their individual areas of expertise, and had first-hand experience in the region. Outline of contents: * I. Imperialism before 1800 [Edited by Peter Borschberg] * II. Empire-Building in the Nineteenth-Century * III. High Imperialism * IV. Imperial Decline: Nationalism and the Japanese Challenge * V. Peaceful Transitions to Independence * VI. Independence through Violent Struggle