The King and the Making of Modern Thailand

by Antonio L. Rappa

Book Overview

The making of modern Thailand is grounded in specific political institutions, Brahmanical tropes, and sacred Buddhist traditions stylized with Hindu rituals. Over and above these mysterious practices and ancient customs, modern Thailand is a product of the late Great Rama IX Bhumibol Adulyadej. Most Thai people have only known one King. Born in Europe and educated during World War II, Bhumibol was the son of a Harvard medical doctor who had a penchant...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138221031
• ISBN13: 9781138221031
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"