the worldly kingdom Peleggi, Maurizio creator text bibliography enk London Reaktion Books 2007 monographic eng

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1 online resource (256 p.) : ill., maps, ports. Tourist adverts and glossy publications present Thailand as an exotic country with a rich cultural heritage, strong religious traditions and a much-loved monarchy. Historians too have contributed to Thailand's international allure by asserting its unique historical and cultural continuity in comparison to the other countries of South-east Asia, whose modern histories are stained by colonialism and nationalist struggles for independence Cover Thailand The Worldly Kingdom; Imprint page; Contents; Introduction; One: Landscapes; Two: Boundaries; Three: Institutions; Four: Ideologies; Five: Modernities; Six: Mnemonic Sites; Seven: Modernities; Chronology; References; Select Bbliography; Acknowledgements; Photo Acknowledgements; Index general Maurizio Peleggi Description based on print version record Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-248) and index Mode of access: Internet Thailand History Thailand Social life and customs Thailand Civilization 9781861894601 (electronic bk.) 1861894600 (electronic bk.) http://www.netlibrary.com.libraryumpsa.idm.oclc.org/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=292583 http://www.netlibrary.com.libraryumpsa.idm.oclc.org/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=292583 UMP 110110 20251117141503.0 vtls000051317