Screen LibraryThe last century of Lao royalty：a documentary history
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Silkworm Books,
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| Publisher Address: | Chiang Mai, Thailand |
| Publication Dates: | 2009. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Carrier Form: | xiv, 430 p.: ill. (some col.), map ; 29 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9789749511664 9749511662 |
| Index Number: | K334 |
| CLC: | K334.8 |
| Call Number: | K334.8/E926 |
| Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 423-424) and index. Introduction -- The Luang Phrabang Kingdom : between Siam & France -- King Sisavang Vong : from king of Luang Phrabang to king of Laos -- The Front Palace & Maha Ouparat Tiao Phetsarath -- The monarchy challenged -- Royal travels : the making of a national monarchy -- King Sisavang Vatthana : ruling through righteousness -- The Champassak principality and Prince Boun Oum -- The Phuan principality -- Princess Souvanna Phouma & Souphanouvong : family & politics -- The fabric of royalty -- Royalty & ritual -- Royal portraits -- Royal weddings -- The final days of Lao royalty -- In memoriam. |