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The Kings Of Ayutthaya
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Author : Robert Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
The Kings Of Ayutthaya written by Robert Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Ayutthaya (Kingdom) categories.
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.
The Kings Of Ayutthaya
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Author : Robert Smith
language : en
Publisher: Silkworm Books
Release Date : 2017-07-07
The Kings Of Ayutthaya written by Robert Smith and has been published by Silkworm Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-07 with History categories.
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 the year 1767. It is the turbulent story of both the kings and their kingdom, from its birth to its downfall. Robert Smith retells the history of Ayutthaya by reimagining and dramatizing the exploits of its rulers, building his account around a framework of documentary evidence and hints in the historical record. Intrigues, honor, and deception wind through the tale as do ingenuity, determination, and the will to greatness that made Ayutthaya a major regional power for centuries. This account of the development of a nation—and the myths and legends that have gone with it—shows how Ayutthaya and its kings laid the foundation of modern-day Thailand. Highlights • Engages readers with its presentation of the history, myths, and legends of the Ayutthaya kingdom • Shows the development of cultural heritage, kingship, and governance of Thailand • Narrates the stories of the kings and ruling dynasties of Ayutthaya • Dramatizes famous figures and events in Ayutthaya history through dialogue, narration, and description
A History Of Ayutthaya
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Author : Chris Baker
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2017-05-11
A History Of Ayutthaya written by Chris Baker and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-11 with History categories.
The first full history of a great commercial and political center that rose in Asia over almost five centuries.
Ayutthaya
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Author : Derick Garnier
language : en
Publisher: River Books Press Dist A C
Release Date : 2004
Ayutthaya written by Derick Garnier and has been published by River Books Press Dist A C this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
Between 1351 and 1767 AD, Ayutthaya, capital of Siam was one of the most important trading centres in Southeast Asia, renowned throughout the world for its wealth and beauty. Derick Garnier traces the history of the city and the Chao Phraya river which was so essential to its trade, in a text which is scholarly and entertaining. 100 colour illustrations
The Kings Of Angkor
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Author : Robert Smith
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-01-26
The Kings Of Angkor written by Robert Smith and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-26 with Fiction categories.
This Kings of Angkor brings to life the story of the Khmer, the builders of Angkor Wat, the Bayon, and numerous other world renown temples. As with Robert Smith's other novels in the Southeast Asia trilogy ("The Kings of Ayutthaya," and "The Kings of the Toungoo Empire,") the story of the Ankorian civilization is told by re-imagining and dramatizing the exploits of its rulers by building on the historical record left on temple carvings, in written accounts, and from archeological research.It was a time of kings. The novel commences as the future King Jayavarman II forged his kingdom from the weakening influence of the Sailendra Kingdom of Java who occupied the lands of Kambujadesa (Cambodia). His declaration of himself as Devaraja, "The Lord of the Universe who is King," laid the foundation for the birth and future growth of the Khmer Empire. He sets the seeds for an empire not matched in size in southeast Asia until the Burman Toungoo Empire under King Bayinnaung many centuries later.The novel progresses through the time of the successive "varman" kings. Times of religion and religious conflict, of greed, betrayal, death, and internecine strife that run alongside those of loyalty, ingenuity, and determination. The building of temples and barays (reservoirs) are the legacies left that visitors flock to Angkor to see but these do not tell the full story. The novel places these structures, and the events surrounding them, in a context that is made understandable, and enjoyable, for the reader.All empires fall. The novel traces the rise and fall of an empire from its beginnings in 802 A.D. to its fall to the kingdom of Ayutthaya in 1431 A.D. The focus is on the "varman" kings, the builders of Angkor and the kings who took it to its greatest achievements. The decline of the empire was gradual but ended in a bloodbath, similar in many ways, to that leveled by the Burman king, King Hsinbyushin on Ayutthaya in 1767 A.D.The story dramatizes the famous figures in Angkorian history through dialogue, description, and narration while following the historical record as closely as possible, but adding the creative touch of the author. If you have visited or intend to visit Cambodia and Angkor Wat this book makes an ideal companion andplaces what you see in context..Support material for the novel can be found at www.thekingsofayutthaya.com/thekingsofangkor. Robert Smith is a writer living in Phitsanulok, Thailand. He specializes in historical fiction.
The Royal Chronicles Of Ayutthaya
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Author : David K. Wyatt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The Royal Chronicles Of Ayutthaya written by David K. Wyatt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (Thailand) categories.
King Naresuan The Great
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Author : Robert Smith
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-08-28
King Naresuan The Great written by Robert Smith and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-28 with categories.
King Naresuan the Great is rightly regarded by the people of Thailand as their national hero. Born in provincial Phitsanulok on the northern border of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, he lived through one of the most turbulent times in South-East Asian history.King Naresuan led his country from being subjugated as a vassal state of the Toungoo Empire to one that declared independence and fought to remain free. In declaring independence King Naresuan established the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, the foundation of modern day Thailand. Taken to Hongsawadee (modern day Burma) as a hostage, Prince Naret (the young King Naresuan) grew up under the watchful eye of King Bayinnaung, "The Conqueror of Ten Directions." The Toungoo Empire reached its peak under King Bayinnaung and encompassed all of modern day Burma, Thailand, Laos and reaching as far north as the Chinese border of the Ming dynasty. The novel follows Prince Naret through his early years, his return from Hongsawadee and his actions in freeing Ayutthaya from under the yoke of the Burmese until his death on campaign in 1605. The history of this epic period of South-East Asian history is little known outside the region. Armies of a million men, the impact of the Europeans, shifting alliances and personal feuds all enliven the story. The novel blends historical accuracy with the life and the legend of King Naresuan the Great and endeavors to put the tumultuous events of the period in context.
The Kings Of The Toungoo Empire
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Author : Robert Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-11-05
The Kings Of The Toungoo Empire written by Robert Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-05 with categories.
The Toungoo Empire grew to become the dominant power in mainland South-East Asia during the sixteenth century. The story of its rise, from the kingdom of Toungoo in the mountains of Central Burma, first carved out by King Mingyi Nyo, to its fall under King Nanda Bayin, is one unparalleled in history. Four kings; King Mingyi Nyo, King Tabinshwehti, King Bayinnaung, and King Nanda Bayin reigned over a land empire whose size, at its peak, rivalled that of China to its north.The novel is a creative re-telling of Burmese history, and draws from both the Burmese and Ayutthayan Chronicles as well as eyewitnesses and historical accounts, to tell a story of religion, ambition and greed that should be more widely known. It is the story of the "gunpowder kings," who arose following the arrival of the Portuguese with western weaponry, it is the story of kingdoms rising and falling, it is the story of deaths in the millions, and it is the story of personal feuds and vendettas.Written in a narrative non-fiction format similar to my novels, "The Kings of Angkor," and "The Kings of Ayutthaya," the book explores a time in history when great changes were taking place throughout the region with the arrival of the Europeans who brought with them, not only new weapons, but the tactics to use them effectively. The book examines the lives and motivations of the kings, not only of the Toungoo Empire but of the kingdoms impacted by its rapid growth. It is a largely untold story and one that I felt needed telling.More information is available at www.thekingsofayutthaya.com click on "The Kings of the Toungoo Empire."
The Palace Law Of Ayutthaya And The Thammasat
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2016-06-01
The Palace Law Of Ayutthaya And The Thammasat written by and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-01 with History categories.
This book contains the first academic translations of key legal texts from the Ayutthaya era (1351–1767), along with an essay on the role of law in Thai history. The legal history of Southeast Asia has languished because few texts are accessible in translation. The Three Seals Code is a collection of Thai legal manuscripts surviving from the Ayutthaya era. The Palace Law, probably dating to the late fifteenth century, was the principal law on kingship and government. The Thammasat, a descendant of India's dharmasastra, stood at the head of the Code and gave it authority. Here these two key laws are presented in English translation for the first time along with detailed annotations and analyses of their content. The coverage of family arrangements, court protocol, warfare, royal women, and ceremonial conduct in the Palace Law presents a detailed portrayal of Siamese kingship, reaching beyond terms such as devaraja, thammaraja, and cakravartin. Close analysis of the Thammasat questions the assumption that this text has a long-standing and fundamental role in Thai legal practice. Royal lawmaking had a large and hitherto unappreciated role in the premodern Thai state. This book is an important contribution to Thai history, Southeast Asian history, and comparative legal studies.
Chronicle Of Ayutthaya
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Author : Tun Aung Chain (U)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Chronicle Of Ayutthaya written by Tun Aung Chain (U) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (Thailand) categories.
History of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand.