King Bhumibol Adulyadej: A Life's Work - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9814260568 ISBN 13: 9789814260565

Publisher: Editions Didier Millet, 2012

Synopsis

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is the world’s longest reigning monarch. Indeed, his 65-year reign is one of the longest in world history, an achievement few would have predicted when the Thai king acceded the throne after the mysterious death of his brother in 1946. How did King Bhumibol revive the sinking fortunes of the Thai monarchy? Why has he become arguably the most revered king in Thai history? This illustrated biography tells that remarkable story. Beginning with an introduction explaining the unique history and traditions of the Thai monarchy, King Bhumibol Adulyadej: A Life’s Work offers a fresh and insightful account of his life, from his birth in America and education in Europe to his unexpected accession to the throne. Following him through the Cold War and Indochina War periods, the book shows how the king has used his position to help develop the country and its people while at the same time securing the status of the monarchy itself. King Bhumibol Adulyadej: A Life’s Work also includes insightful chapters on the often-misunderstood institutions that support the crown – the Crown Property Bureau and Privy Council – as well as essays on the controversial lèse-majesté law and the issue of succession.

About this edition

• Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 9814260568
• ISBN 13: 9789814260565
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384
• Editor: Grossman Nicholas, Faulder Dominic