Chariot of the Sun : An Informal History of a Siamese Family
by
Shane Bunnag
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
6164510635
ISBN-13
9786164510630
Publisher
River Books
Imprint
River Books
Country of Manufacture
TH
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 20th, 2022
Print length
296 Pages
Weight
444 grams
Dimensions
15.30 x 21.90 x 2.80 cms
Product Classification:
Autobiography: general
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Chariot of the Sun relates the history of Siam to that of the author's family story; the Bunnags came from Persia in the early 17th century and through daring, cunning and good fortune were to hold commanding positions of power during the 19th century.
A rich and deeply personal journey into the labyrinth of the Thai past, following spectres and vanished landmarks across present day Bangkok. Chariot of the Sun relates the history of Siam to that of the author''s family story; the Bunnags came from Persia in the early 17th century and through daring, cunning and good fortune were to hold commanding positions of power during the 19th century.
Shane Bunnag''s family saga weaves an ancient prophecy with Siamese history to give us a rich and deeply personal account of both his own family and Thai history.
"Shane Bunnag''s artful merging of text and photographs creates an alternative history of Thailand laced with nostalgia and laden with stories - an evocative, dream-like foray into the past that is both enchanting and enlightening." - Emma Larkin, author of Finding George Orwell in Burma
Shane Bunnag''s family saga weaves an ancient prophecy with Siamese history to give us a rich and deeply personal account of both his own family and Thai history.
"Shane Bunnag''s artful merging of text and photographs creates an alternative history of Thailand laced with nostalgia and laden with stories - an evocative, dream-like foray into the past that is both enchanting and enlightening." - Emma Larkin, author of Finding George Orwell in Burma
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