Descriptions of Old Siam

A collection of the written impressions of Siam (now Thailand) left by overseas residents and visitors to the country, focusing on the relationship between the Siamese Kings and Western guests. Spanning four centuries, both the continuities as well as the changes in the country are reflected.

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A collection of the written impressions of Siam (now Thailand) left by overseas residents and visitors to the country, focusing on the relationships between the Siamese Kings and Western guests. Spanning four centuries, the writings reflect both the continuities as well as the changes in the country. It should be of value to sixth form, college and first-year university students, as well as historians and general readers.