Name: The Kingdom and People of Siam 2 Volume Set: The Kingdom and People of Siam - Volume 1 (Cambridge Library Collection - Perspectives From the Royal Asiatic Society) (en Inglés)
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Author: John Bowring
ISBN: 9781108056052

portada The Kingdom and People of Siam 2 Volume Set: The Kingdom and People of Siam - Volume 1 (Cambridge Library Collection - Perspectives From the Royal Asiatic Society) (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Cambridge University Press

Autor

John Bowring

Año

2013

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

520

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

ISBN13

9781108056052

Categorías

Asia suroriental
Historia de asia

The Kingdom and People of Siam 2 Volume Set: The Kingdom and People of Siam - Volume 1 (Cambridge Library Collection - Perspectives From the Royal Asiatic Society) (en Inglés)

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Published in two volumes in 1857, this was the most successful work of the linguist and politician Sir John Bowring (1792-1872). His varied career included work as an editor and translator, service as an M.P. in Britain and as a consul in China, and the controversial governorship of Hong Kong. His appointment to this last post in 1854 saw him aggressively assert British interests with little regard for Asian sensibilities. The following year he travelled to Siam (Thailand) to negotiate a treaty with that country which became a model for future agreements, giving the Siamese government an insight into Western diplomacy which would be invaluable. Volume 1 is an illustrated introduction to the country, following the structure of Bishop Pallegoix's earlier work, with chapters on Siam's geography and history; population; manners and customs; legislation; resources, industry and finances; culture and religion; and its capital, Bangkok.