Pen and Sail

Literature and History in Early Bangkok

Autori

• Nidhi Eoseewong

Parametri

Pagine

408pagine

Tempo di lettura

15ore

• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Exploring the intersection of intellectual and economic history, this work by Nidhi Eoseewong examines the transformative impact of the market economy during the early Bangkok era (1782-1855) on Thai cultural outputs. It highlights how this economic shift influenced poetry, prose, religious texts, and royal chronicles, reflecting a broader change in mentality and worldview. Eoseewong, a renowned and controversial historian, gained significant acclaim for this book, which marks his first major work available in English and solidified his reputation in the field.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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