This is a fascinating and insightful biography of one of the world's longest reigning and most revered monarchs. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is the world's longest reigning living monarch - an achievement few would have predicted when the Thai king acceded the throne after the mysterious death of his brother in 1946. How did King Bhumibol revive the sinking fortunes of the Thai monarchy? Why has he become arguably the most revered king in Thai history? This illustrated biography tells that remarkable story. ...
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This is a fascinating and insightful biography of one of the world's longest reigning and most revered monarchs. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is the world's longest reigning living monarch - an achievement few would have predicted when the Thai king acceded the throne after the mysterious death of his brother in 1946. How did King Bhumibol revive the sinking fortunes of the Thai monarchy? Why has he become arguably the most revered king in Thai history? This illustrated biography tells that remarkable story. Beginning with an introduction explaining the unique history and traditions of the Thai monarchy, King Bhumibol Adulyadej offers a fresh and insightful account of his life, from his birth in America and education in Europe to his unexpected accession to the throne. Following him through the Cold War and Indochina War periods, the book shows how the king has used his position to help develop the country and its people while at the same time securing the status of the monarchy itself.
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New. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is the world's longest reigning living monarch-an achievement few would have predicted when the Thai king acceded the throne after the mysterious death of his brother in 1946. This book tells the story of one of the world's longest reigning and most revered monarchs. Editor(s): Grossman, Nicholas; Faulder, Dominic. Num Pages: 400 pages, over 750 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMT; BGH; HBJF; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 206 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1986. 2012. Reprint. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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