Includes essays which form a collage of the central Mekong basin spanning nearly 1,400 years of history. This title covers topics such as basic structural problems in writing Lao history; political geography from the 600s to the 800s; the Lao-Tay-son alliance in the late 18th century; and, Lao millenarian movements and French colonial rule.
Journeys to Java by a Siamese King presents a historical narrative based on the royal travels of a Siamese monarch to the island of Java during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Through careful examination of original documents, travel notes, and cultural encounters, Imtip Pattajoti Suharto reconstructs the significance of these journeys within the broader context of Southeast …
Lords of Life: A History of the Kings of Thailand provides a comprehensive and engaging narrative of the Thai monarchy from its early origins to the modern era. Written by Prince Chula Chakrabongse, the book offers a uniquely authoritative perspective on the lives, achievements, and challenges of Thailand’s kings across different dynasties. Through historical analysis, personal insights, and …
Mongkut: The King of Siam offers a detailed and scholarly portrait of King Mongkut (Rama IV), one of Thailand’s most influential monarchs and a key figure in the country’s transition toward modernity. Abbot Low Moffat traces Mongkut’s early life as a Buddhist monk, his intellectual curiosity, and his engagement with Western knowledge, emphasizing how these experiences shaped his enlighten…
Buku ini bercerita kepada generasi penerus tentang sejarah salah satu pahlawan yang berasal dari Bali ini, Atas jasa-jasanya kepada bangsa dan negara, beliau menerima Anugrah Bintang Mahaputera Adi Pradana pad Agustus 1995 dari Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono pada 9 November 2007.
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"Negeri Pelangi: Catatan Perjalanan Duta Reggae Indonesia ke Etiopia" adalah narasi yang memikat tentang perjalanan yang menggabungkan budaya, musik, dan diplomasi budaya. Karya ini merinci pengalaman dan pencapaian para duta reggae Indonesia yang pergi ke Etiopia, negeri asal budaya reggae, untuk memperkenalkan budaya musik reggae Indonesia. Perjalanan ini menghadirkan para duta reggae Indones…
Through this book, Farida wants to present the other side of Papua, as told by nineteen inspiring stories of individuals who strived to make changes for the betterment of Papua and its environment.