Bangkok: A Cultural History

by Maryvelma O'Neil

In this vibrant cultural history, Maryvelma O'Neil takes us on an engaging tour of Bangkok, revealing the rich ancient heritage of this fascinating city. The capital of the Kingdom of Thailand, Bangkok stands out as a place of extraordinary allure. Beginning as a floating city in a lush tropical setting, known to foreigners as the "Venice of the East," its majestic Grand Palace and glittering Buddhist temples today compete with chimneystacks and a...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195342526
• ISBN13: 9780195342529
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.0"