26%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Bangkok
Alec Waugh
€ 19.99
€ 14.72
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Bangkok
Paperback. Presents the portrait not only of the city of Bangkok, but also of the dynasty and culture which created it. This work unravels the plots, coups, wars, assassinations, invasions and counter-coups of three hundred years of history. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 port. BIC Classification: 1FMT; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 280.
In Bangkok, Alec Waugh has created the most fluent, truthful and affectionate portrait not only of the city, but also of the dynasty and culture which created it. Cutting through confusion and veiled mystery, he unravels the plots, coups, wars, assassinations, invasions and counter-coups of three hundred years of history as if it were this evening's street gossip. This loving description of the genius, fascination and enduring vitality of Thailand is told with Waugh's customary delight in life and sensual appreciation. The story is brought up-to-date with an afterword by Bruce Palling, former Times correspondent in Thailand.
In Bangkok, Alec Waugh has created the most fluent, truthful and affectionate portrait not only of the city, but also of the dynasty and culture which created it. Cutting through confusion and veiled mystery, he unravels the plots, coups, wars, assassinations, invasions and counter-coups of three hundred years of history as if it were this evening's street gossip. This loving description of the genius, fascination and enduring vitality of Thailand is told with Waugh's customary delight in life and sensual appreciation. The story is brought up-to-date with an afterword by Bruce Palling, former Times correspondent in Thailand.
Product Details
Publisher
Eland Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
280g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780955010521
SKU
V9780955010521
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-11
Reviews for Bangkok