Chronicle of Thailand 1946-2009 - Hardcover

Grossman, Nicholas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9814217123 ISBN 13: 9789814217125

Publisher: Editions Didier Millet, 2010

Synopsis

Featuring more than 2,000 news stories and over 1,000 colour and black & white illustrations, Chronicle of Thailand offers a grandstand view of some of the most important events in Thailands modern history. Starting on June 9, 1946 with the coronation of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the current King of Thailand, this volume presents a vivid eyewitness account of the countrys development by reliving the major news events as they unfolded the suppression of Communism, the Vietnam War, the October 1973 Uprising, economic booms, great sporting moments, cultural firsts, unforgettable tragedies, and quirky aspects of daily life that just happened to make the news.

About this edition

• Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 9814217123
• ISBN 13: 9789814217125
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 444