A Brief History of Thailand
Monarchy, War and Resilience: The Fascinating Story of the Gilded Kingdom at the Heart of Asia
$31.58
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
31 January 2022
Summary
Thailand is known for its picturesque beaches and famous temples, but there’s much more to this popular holiday destination than many realise.
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 consti…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780804851213 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0804851212 |
| Author: | Richard A. Ruth |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 31 January 2022 |
| Weight: | 425g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 133mm x 33mm |
| Series: | Brief History Of Asia Series |
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About The Author
Richard A. Ruth
Richard A. Ruth is a professor of Southeast Asian history in the United States. He holds two Master’s degrees in History and Asian Studies, as well as a Ph.D. in History from Cornell. He worked in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia for several years in non-governmental aid organizations (NGOs), and later became a research assistant in Yale University’s Cambodian Genocide Project. He is the author of In Buddha’s Company: Thai Soldiers in the Vietnam War.
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