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In a lively and engaging style, Dirk Van der Cruysse traces the history of European-Siamese relations, from the arrival of the Portuguese around the beginning of the 16th century followed by the Dutch, British, and French. Explorers, merchants, missionaries, and ambassadors came and went across the oceans, leaving behind vivid accounts of lengthy voyages, lavish courts, and strange customs.
Van der Cruysse expertly weaves together material from journals, memoirs, and other archival documents to construct a compelling historical account. Originally published as Louis XIV et le Siam, this English version has been ably translated by Michael Smithies, author of numerous books and articles on the French involvement in Siam during the 17th century.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Part One: The Portuguese, the Dutch, and the English
Chapter One: Portugal's Golden Age and Siam (1510-1580)
Chapter Two: Northern Europe Discovers Siam (1580-1600)
Chapter Three: The Dutch Set Up Shop in Siam (1601-1608)
Chapter Four: The Dutch and English Godowns in Ayutthaya (1609-1664)
Chapter Five: Somdet Phra Narai Maharat
Part Two: The Missionaries and Merchants
Chapter Six: The French Royal East Indies Company
Chapter Seven: The Jesuits in Siam, Followed by the French Missionaries
Chapter Eight: The Discovery of Buddhist Tolerance
Chapter Nine: The French Mission in Ayutthaya (1662-1670)
Chapter Ten: Phra Narai and the French (1665-1679)
The Greek Interlude
Chapter Eleven: Phaulkon, the Greek Favourite
Part Three: The First Embassies
Chapter Twelve: The Drama of the First Siamese Embassy (1680-1681)
Chapter Thirteen: Between Two Embassies (1682-1684)
Chapter Fourteen: The Second Siamese Embassy (1684-1685)
The Persian Interlude
Chapter Fifteen: The Ship of Sulaiman (1685-1688)
Part Four: The Great Embassies
Chapter Sixteen: "These Poor People Who Are Going So Far" (March-September 1685)
Chapter Seventeen: "A Brilliant Embassy" (October-December 1685)
Chapter Eighteen: The Siamese Embassy to France (January 1686-February 1687)
Chapter Nineteen: The La Loubere/Ceberet Embassy (March-December 1687)
Part Five: The End of the Mirage
Chapter Twenty: The Revolution in Siam (1688)
Epilogue: The Bonfire of the Vanities
Notes
Chronology
Kings of Ayutthaya
Bibliography
Index
