History of the Kingdom of Siam: And of the Revolutions that Have Caused the Overthrow of the Empire, Up to A.D. 1770

The country now known as Thailand was long referred to as "Siam," and it has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. This in-depth history details the series of states that were established in the region from the early classical period to the late eighteenth century, as well as the social, economic, political and cultural characteristics of each era.