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Siamese White

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Dive into 17th-century Siam with Maurice Collis’s “Siamese White.” Uncover the captivating story of Samuel White’s reign under James II, his involvement in the Anglo-Siamese War, and the intrigue of a preserved 1683 letter. Explore a historical account of political maneuvering and cultural exchange in this fascinating biography (ISBN: 9788119139545).

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9788119139545
  • Publisher: Manohar Publishers & Distributors
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 160 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8119139542
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2023
  • Height: 40 mm
  • No of Pages: 340

19 reviews for Siamese White

  1. Aaditya Jain –

    I learned a lot about Siamese history that I didn’t know before. The book is well-written and easy to understand.

  2. Saffil Ahmad –

    Good, but at times the writing style was not the best. The historical content was great, but I wish it was easier to read.

  3. Shruti Singh –

    It is a good resource for historical research. It provides valuable insight and is well sourced and cited.

  4. Disha –

    Collis brings th-century Siam to life! Samuel White’s story is captivating, though some parts felt slightly dense.

  5. Pushkal Meena –

    Samuel White’s experiences are so rich and bring the era to life. I would highly recommend reading this book!

  6. Lalit Kumar Chauhan –

    A very detailed history, maybe too detailed. It can be difficult to follow at times. Still a worthwhile read if you like history.

  7. Shivam –

    Collis’s depiction of old Siam is top notch. It provides lots of details on the history and is hard to find elsewhere.

  8. Sarvesh –

    Siamese White can be tedious at times, but it has an overarching narrative that is hard to ignore.

  9. Yashika –

    Siamese White provided me a good deep dive into Siam history. The book was well written and enjoyable.

  10. Mazhar Abdul Azeez –

    Interesting historical account. However, it got bogged down in detail at times. Overall, a worthwhile read.

  11. Vilas Tyagi –

    This book presents a very unique view of Siam. It is an obscure topic, but it presents itself well, and is easy to understand.

  12. Bysani Sai Rasmitha –

    The book’s focus on a single person is amazing. It provides a clear image. It is good, but it could be too much for some.

  13. Swarnima Maheshwari –

    A fascinating glimpse into Siamese history, but the writing style felt a bit dry at times. Still worth the read for the historical context.

  14. Mustaffa Sidiq Lone –

    A captivating look into Siamese and European relations. It can be a slow read in some places, but it is still great.

  15. Aniket –

    Samuel White’s journey kept me at the edge. This is a good historical book to read. highly recommended.

  16. Drushya Araveti –

    It provides some nice insight. It is a complex historical book and might not be for everyone, but it is still good.

  17. Apoorv Saxena –

    I had mixed feelings. It was really interesting, but it dragged in the middle. I did end up enjoying it in the end though.

  18. Adarsh Singh –

    Collis presents a great picture of old Siam. It can be dense at times and could be intimidating for the beginner.

  19. Kopal Mittal –

    Collis presents the history in an engaging fashion. I especially liked the details and how well the history was depicted.

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