This fully illustrated history is divided geographically according to the sequence of succeeding Thai kingdoms. Each section follows a historical chronology, covering accounts of major events during each reign, with an assessment of the character of individual kings and their particular achievements, together with those of other major players.
The record of events is blanded with descriptive passages about the monuments surviving today that are relevant and help illuminate the history. Political development is thus paralleled by Thailand's cultural development, especially in relation to royal and religious architecture.
This is a fascinating guide to the monuments and buildings visitors can see on their travels around the country.
