The Rise and Decline of Thai Absolutism: 22 (Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia)

Mead, Kullada Kesboonchoo

ISBN 10: 0415297257 / ISBN 13: 9780415297257

Published by Routledge, 2004

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This title examines the development of Thailand from the integration of Siam into the European world economy at the beginning of the 19th century, up to the emergence of Thailand as a modern nation state in the 20th century. Series: Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FM; GT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 476. . 2004. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Rise and Decline of Thai Absolutism: 22 (Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415297257
• ISBN 13: 9780415297257
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book examines the development of Thailand from the integration of Siam into the European world economy at the beginning of the nineteenth century, up to the emergence of Thailand as a modern nation state in the twentieth century. It concentrates in particular on the reign of King Chulalongkorn (1868-1910), during which period the state was modernized, the power of the great nobles was subordinated to the state, and a modern bureaucracy and education system were created.

About the Author

Kullada Kesboonchoo Mead teaches at the Faculty of Political Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. Her present academic interests lie in the transformations of Southeast Asian political and economic systems. She focuses on Thailand in relation to the world and regional orders.