Old Bangkok

Old Bangkok traces the history of one of Asia's most fascinating cities. This stimulating and sympathetic account of this capital, founded in 1782, recaptures the early days and its expansion in the nineteenth century. Author Michael Smithies describes the principal temples and palaces that sti...

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Autor principal: Smithies, Michael
Altres autors: Michael Smithies
Idioma:Undetermined
English
Publicat: Singapore,New York Oxford University Press 1986
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Sumari:Old Bangkok traces the history of one of Asia's most fascinating cities. This stimulating and sympathetic account of this capital, founded in 1782, recaptures the early days and its expansion in the nineteenth century. Author Michael Smithies describes the principal temples and palaces that still survive as well as the corners and crafts that remain relatively unchanged. This book is a must-read for anyone who has been charmed by Bangkok
Descripció física:83 p.
ill.
21 cm
ISBN:9789835600685
9835600686