A History of Ayutthaya: Siam in the Early Modern World

ISBN-13: 9781316641132 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 342 str.

Chris Baker; Pasuk Phongpaichit

Opis

The first full history of a great commercial and political center that rose in Asia over almost five centuries.

Recenzje

'… this is a book that can be recommended, nay urged, to read for anyone who is or should be interested in Ayutthaya and the larger region … an excellent book.' Wolfgang Drechsler, Asian Affairs

Spis treści

List of maps; List of illustrations; Preface: Ayutthaya in history; 1. Before Ayutthaya; 2. Ayutthaya rising; 3. An age of warfare; 4. Peace and commerce; 5. An urban and commercial society; 6. Ayutthaya falling; 7. To Bangkok; Appendix: lists of kings; Glossary; Notes on some major sources; References; Index.