The Kingdom and People of Siam

With a Narrative of the Mission to that Country in 1855

By:

John Bowring

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - Perspectives from the Royal Asiatic Society

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Published in two volumes in 1857, this was the most successful work of the linguist and politician Sir John Bowring (1792–1872). His varied career included work as an editor and translator, service as an MP in Britain and as a consul in China, and the controversial governorship of Hong Kong. His appointment to this last post in 1854 saw him aggressively assert British interests with little regard for Asian sensibilities. The following year he travelled to Siam (Thailand) to negotiate a treaty with that country which became a model for future agreements, giving the Siamese government an insight into Western diplomacy which would be invaluable. Volume 1 is an illustrated introduction to the country, following the structure of Bishop Pallegoix's earlier work, with chapters on Siam's geography and history; population; manners and customs; legislation; resources, industry and finances; culture and religion; and its capital, Bangkok.

Release date Australia

March 28th, 2013

Author

John Bowring

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

7 Plates, color; 3 Plates, black and white

Pages

520

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - Perspectives from the Royal Asiatic Society

Dimensions

140x216x29

ISBN-13

9781108056052

Product ID

20852208

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