| Author |
Bacon, George B. (George Blagden), 1836-1876 |
| Editor |
Williams, Frederick Wells, 1857-1928 |
| Title |
Siam : The Land of the White Elephant as It Was and Is
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Hunter Monroe, Juliet Sutherland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Siam: The Land of the White Elephant as It Was and Is" by George B. Bacon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides an extensive overview of Thailand's geography, history, and culture, emphasizing its transition from isolation to gradual modernization during the 19th century. This account captures the essence of Siam through detailed narratives that weave together exploration, trade relations, and cultural encounters with Western powers. The opening of the book introduces the historical interactions between Siam and various foreign powers, particularly focusing on the significant Portuguese presence from the 16th century onward. It outlines how early European explorers established diplomatic relations and how trade with Portugal flourished. As the narrative unfolds, Bacon highlights the arrival of other European nations, such as the Dutch and the French, and the emerging complexities of these relationships against the backdrop of Siam's unique cultural identity. The stage is set for a deeper exploration of how these interactions influenced Siam's path toward modernization while maintaining its distinct traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Thailand -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Thailand -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38078 |
| Release Date |
Nov 25, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 27, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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