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Siam Mapped
This unusual and intriguing study of nationhood explores the 19th-century confrontation of ideas that transformed the kingdom of Siam into the modern conception of a nation. Siam Mapped challenges much that has been written on Thai history because it demonstrates convincingly that the physical and political definition of Thailand on which other works are based is anachronistic.
Siam in Transition
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The Siam Repository
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King of Siam Speaks
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Siam : The Land of the White Elephant as It Was and Is
In "Siam: The Land of the White Elephant as It Was and Is," George B. Bacon delivers a compelling exploration of the cultural, historical, and social fabric of Siam, now known as Thailand. Through his vivid narrative style, Bacon weaves together personal anecdotes, observations, and historical accounts, creating a rich tapestry that captures the essence of Siam during a transformative period in its history. The book stands out not only for its descriptive prose but also for its insightful commentary on the interplay between tradition and modernization in a Southeast Asian context, placing it firmly within the travel literature genre of the early 20th century. George B. Bacon was an American ...
History of the Kingdom of Siam and of the revolutions that have caused the overthrow of the empire
In "History of the Kingdom of Siam and of the Revolutions that Have Caused the Overthrow of the Empire," F. H. Turpin presents a meticulous examination of Siam's tumultuous history, marked by the rise and fall of its dynasties. The narrative intertwines political dynamics with cultural insights, revealing how internal strife and external pressures shaped the kingdom's destiny. Written in a richly descriptive style, the book incorporates primary sources and first-hand accounts, providing a unique window into the complexities of Siamese society. The historical context within which Turpin writes highlights the impact of colonial encroachments and the delicate balance between tradition and moder...
The Élite and the Economy in Siam, C. 1890-1920
Although the Kingdom of Siam never fell under colonial rule, its economic experience in the 19th and early 20th centuries closely paralleled those countries that did. This study examines the principal influences that shaped the Siamese economy in the period 1890-1920, including a detailed analysis of the administrative elite's policy on the diversification of commerce and production, irrigation, agricultural reform, and the extraction of tin and teak. Unlike most recent Thai scholarship, this book focuses on the kingdom's external relations--its open integration into the world economy and its vulnerable geopolitical position in mainland Southeast Asia.
The Siam Society
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