Kings of Ayutthaya
A Creative Retelling of Siamese History
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Word Count
92,500 words, Guess
Page Count
370 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-139786162151347
- ISBN-106162151344
- OCLC Control Number1004427441
- Better World Books9786162151347
- Open LibraryOL28843912M
Classifications
- LCCDS571
- LCCPR6119.M58129 K56 2017
Description
Part fact, part fiction, part myth, and part legend, this book brings to life the kingdom of Ayutthaya from its roots in the kingdom of Sukhothai to its eventual destruction by the Burmese in 1767. It is the turbulent story of both the kings and their kingdom, from its birth to its downfall. Robert Smith retells this history by reimagining and dramatizing the exploits of Ayutthaya's rulers, building his account around a framework of documentary evidence and hints in the historical record. Intrigues and deception wind through the tale as do ingenuity, honor, and the will to greatness that made Ayutthaya a major regional power for centuries. This account of the development of a nation-and the stories behind it-shows how the old kingdom of Ayutthaya was a crucial precursor to the foundation of modern-day Thailand --
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