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Siam and the West, 1500-1700

Autor Dirk van der Cruysse

Editorial SILKWORM BOOKS

Siam and the West,  1500-1700
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In a lively and engaging style, Dirk Van der Cruysse traces the history of European-Siamese relations, from the arrival of the Portuguese around the beginning of the 16th century followed by the Dutch, British, and French. Explorers, merchants, missi...

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  • Editorial SILKWORM BOOKS
  • ISBN13 9789747551570
  • ISBN10 9747551578
  • Tipo LIBRO
  • Páginas 565
  • Año de Edición 2002
  • Idioma Inglés
  • Encuadernación Rústica

Siam and the West, 1500-1700

Autor Dirk van der Cruysse

Editorial SILKWORM BOOKS

In a lively and engaging style, Dirk Van der Cruysse traces the history of European-Siamese relations, from the arrival of the Portuguese around the beginning of the 16th century followed by the Dutch, British, and French. Explorers, merchants, missi...

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In a lively and engaging style, Dirk Van der Cruysse traces the history of European-Siamese relations, from the arrival of the Portuguese around the beginning of the 16th century followed by the Dutch, British, and French. Explorers, merchants, missionaries, and ambassadors came and went across the oceans, leaving behind vivid accounts of lengthy voyages, lavish courts, and strange customs.

Van der Cruysse expertly weaves together material from journals, memoirs, and other archival documents to construct a compelling historical account. Originally published as Louis XIV et le Siam, this English version has been ably translated by Michael Smithies, author of numerous books and articles on the French involvement in Siam during the 17th century.

Author Biography: Dirk Van der Cruysse, of the Royal Academy of Belgium, is professor of French culture and language at the University of Antwerp.