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Title: Siam : The Land of the White Elephant as It Was and Is
Note: Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Siam: The Land of the White Elephant as It Was and Is" by George B. Bacon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides an extensive overview of Thailand's geography, history, and culture, emphasizing its transition from isolation to gradual modernization during the 19th century. This account captures the essence of Siam through detailed narratives that weave together exploration, trade relations, and cultural encounters with Western powers. The opening of the book introduces the historical interactions between Siam and various foreign powers, particularly focusing on the significant Portuguese presence from the 16th century onward. It outlines how early European explorers established diplomatic relations and how trade with Portugal flourished. As the narrative unfolds, Bacon highlights the arrival of other European nations, such as the Dutch and the French, and the emerging complexities of these relationships against the backdrop of Siam's unique cultural identity. The stage is set for a deeper exploration of how these interactions influenced Siam's path toward modernization while maintaining its distinct traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bacon, George B. (George Blagden), 1836-1876
Editor: Williams, Frederick Wells, 1857-1928
EBook No.: 38078
Published: Nov 25, 2011
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Thailand -- Description and travel
Subject: Thailand -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Siam : The Land of the White Elephant as It Was and Is
Note: Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Hunter Monroe, Juliet Sutherland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Siam: The Land of the White Elephant as It Was and Is" by George B. Bacon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides an extensive overview of Thailand's geography, history, and culture, emphasizing its transition from isolation to gradual modernization during the 19th century. This account captures the essence of Siam through detailed narratives that weave together exploration, trade relations, and cultural encounters with Western powers. The opening of the book introduces the historical interactions between Siam and various foreign powers, particularly focusing on the significant Portuguese presence from the 16th century onward. It outlines how early European explorers established diplomatic relations and how trade with Portugal flourished. As the narrative unfolds, Bacon highlights the arrival of other European nations, such as the Dutch and the French, and the emerging complexities of these relationships against the backdrop of Siam's unique cultural identity. The stage is set for a deeper exploration of how these interactions influenced Siam's path toward modernization while maintaining its distinct traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bacon, George B. (George Blagden), 1836-1876
Editor: Williams, Frederick Wells, 1857-1928
EBook No.: 38078
Published: Nov 25, 2011
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Thailand -- Description and travel
Subject: Thailand -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.