Buddha in the Landscape: A Sacred Expression of Thailand

Arts & Photography

John Hoskin

History & Criticism

Pomegranate

This is Thailand

Travel

Asia

Asia Books

Vietnam (Globetrotter Travel Guide)

Carol Howland

New Holland Publishers, Ltd.

Vietnam

Part of an international series embracing exotic travel destinations, this volume explores aspects of Thailand, its people, wildlife, cultures, politics, religions, festivals and arts. Introductory text establishes a historical perspective and offers a portrait of the place and its natural riches.

This Is Thailand (This Is...)

New Holland Publishers Uk Ltd

John Hoskin's guide to Thailand's diverse and dynamic capital city explores its every aspect, from its religious, royal and historical heritage to its infamous nightlife. There are special sections on temple architecture, festivals and Thai boxing.

An Illustrated Buide to Bangkok

Guidebook Company Ltd

Buddha Images in the Grand Palace

The Office of His Majesty's Principal Private Secretary

<p>Unlike most of its neighbors in Asia, Thailand was never colonized, enabling it to preserve its own distinct characteristics to an unusual degree. Most of the country is still basically rural, and follows the rhythms of the agricultural calendar; yet even in the modern city of Bangkok, the impact of consumerism is less important than the continuing adherence to the traditional rules of conduct. In this fascinating introduction to 'the most exotic country in Asia', John Hoskin reveals the hidden meaning of the symbols that permeate all aspects of Thai life. Mythological figures are profiled; the components of Thai architecture are explained; the various postures and fewatures of Buddha images are identified; and everyday religious objects are examined in detail, all illustrated with helpful line drawings. Special essays examine such topics as Thai boxing (the national sport), elephants, and the fruits of Thailand, including rambutan, mangosteen, pomela, and sapodilla. There is also a sampling of excerpts from literature about Thailand, including Anna Leonowens on the king in his harem, H O Morgenthaler on purchasing a native bride, and Henri Mouhot on the tradition of human sacrifices.</p>

A guide to Thailand

A Buyer's Guide to Thai Gems and Jewellery

Set toward the end of the seventeenth century, Falcon at the Court of Siam recounts the true story of Constantine Phaulkon, a Greek of low birth who spectacularly rose to fame, and infamy, as King Narai's favorite courtier - and in effect, if not name, First Minister of Siam. No other foreigner, before or since, has ever held such a position of power and influence in Siam. Fleeing from his home on Cephalonia at the age of 11, the Greek became a seaman on English merchant ships for the next twenty years, and then enjoyed a meteoric rise to power in Siam--all the time walking a political tightrope between the ill-fated wooing of English and then French allies, and his attempts to outwit dangerous enemies at the Siamese Court who were inflamed by jealousy and anger at his arrogance and ambition. Against a backdrop of pageantry and peril, Phaulkon pursued a destiny of greatness that he believes was his. Was he a man who would become king? A loyal servant to King Narai? Or simply an arrogant, conniving foreigner bent on his own material gain?

Falcon: At The Court of Siam

Asia Books, Bangkok

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