A Guide to Northern Thailand and the Ancient Kingdom of Lanna
by Michael Freeman

The country that we now refer to as Thailand only acheived its present form in the nineteenth century. Before that, there flourished Lanna (meaning 'One million rice fields'), a region whose documented history began in the eighth century. After incorporation into Siam in 1931 it ceased to exist as a political entity, but its cultural influence is far reaching.

Superbly illustrated throughout, Michael Freeman's book shows how the Lanna culture remains as distinctive as ever. What the modern-day visitor sees owes its existence to an incredible number of influences, for the people of Lanna included the Tai Yuan, the Tai Lu, the Shan, the Mon, and the Siamese. How they settled in the Lanna valleys, and the subsequent development of the region, can be traced in the art and architecture that still survive today. Taking the region valley by valley, the author explains how the principle cities and sites developed, but most importantly, he provides a fascinating guide to "Thailand's Northern Kingdom" as it is nowadays -- all accompanied by stunning photography.

ZT5081    A Guide to Northern Thailand and the Ancient King     $24.95

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