The rise and decline of Thai absolutism
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The rise and decline of Thai absolutism
(Routledge studies in the modern history of Asia, 22)
RoutledgeCurzon, 2004
1st ed
- : pbk
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Imprint varies: Routledge
Includes bibliographical references (p. [210]-221) and index
Contents of Works
- The Siamese state, society, and the world-economies before absolutism
- The first stage of state-building
- Creating a modern bureaucracy through education
- Contradictions within the bureaucracy
- The defence of absolutism
- The 1912 revolt : the first great challenge to absolutism
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book examines the development of Thailand from the integration of Siam into the European world economy at the beginning of the nineteenth century, up to the emergence of Thailand as a modern nation state in the twentieth century. It concentrates in particular on the reign of King Chulalongkorn (1868-1910), during which period the state was modernized, the power of the great nobles was subordinated to the state, and a modern bureaucracy and education system were created.
Table of Contents
1. The Siamese State, Society and the World-Economies before Absolutism 2. The First Stage of State-Building 3. Creating a Modern Bureaucracy through Education 4. Contradictions within the Bureaucracy 5. The Defence of Absolutism 6. The 1912 Revolt: The first great challenge to absolutism
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