The Grand Palace and Old Bangkok
| Author | : Nǣngnō̜i Saksī (M.R.) |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013-09-25 |
| Genre | : Bangkok (Thailand) |
| ISBN | : 9789749863411 |
A completely revised guide to this exquisite complex of buildings.
The Grand Palace And Old Bangkok
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The Grand Palace Bangkok
| Author | : Naengnoi Suksri |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 159 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9780500974797 |
The Grand Palace is the jewel in the crown of the city of Bangkok, representing the finest flowering of Thai art and culture. Begun in 1782 by King Rama I, whose goal was to recreate the magnificence of the vanquished capital city of Ayutthaya, the Grand Palace is renowned as a glorious resource of Thai culture and decorative style.
Guide to the Grand Palace
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 24 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| Genre | : Bangkok (Thailand) |
| ISBN | : |
A pictorial tour of the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand.
The Grand Palace, Bangkok
| Author | : Naengnoi Suksri |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 180 |
| Release | : 2003-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9789748225494 |
Art and architecture of Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand; includes a chapter on royal ceremonies.
Grand Palace
| Author | : Clara Bennington |
| Publisher | : Cool Castles and Palaces |
| Total Pages | : 24 |
| Release | : 2019-06-15 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9781641288675 |
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the beauty of the Grand Palace in Thailand, while learning about its history, buildings, art, and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the palace's cultural history.
Old Bangkok
| Author | : Michael Smithies |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 116 |
| Release | : 1986 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Old Bangkok traces the history of one of Asia's most fascinating cities. This stimulating and sympathetic account of this capital, founded in 1782, recaptures the early days and its expansion in the nineteenth century. Author Michael Smithies describes the principal temples and palaces thatstill survive as well as the corners and crafts that remain relatively unchanged. This book is a must-read for anyone who has been charmed by Bangkok.
Beyond the Grand Palace: Exploring the Heart of Historic Bangkok
| Author | : John Ross |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009-05-24 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780557018383 |
A walking tour of historic Bangkok that guides the reader through the lesser-known, but still fascinating sites of the old city. The guidebook provides detailed descriptions and historical background information about the palaces, temples, forts and other remnants of the city's rich past.
Bangkok
| Author | : Maryvelma O'Neil |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 269 |
| Release | : 2008-09-04 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0199711690 |
In this vibrant cultural history, Maryvelma O'Neil takes us on an engaging tour of Bangkok, revealing the rich ancient heritage of this fascinating city. The capital of the Kingdom of Thailand, Bangkok stands out as a place of extraordinary allure. Beginning as a floating city in a lush tropical setting, known to foreigners as the "Venice of the East," its majestic Grand Palace and glittering Buddhist temples today compete with chimneystacks and a jungle of skyscrapers. O'Neil illuminates a city rich in art, history, royal ceremony, and tradition and she uncovers fascinating pockets of traditional indigenous life and places of intense beauty hidden in Bangkok's labyrinthine lanes and alleys.
