Initially seeking converts and trade, the French presence in 17th-century Siam turned into a classic colonial adventure, with troops sent to occupy, by force if necessary, the most important ports of Bangkok and Mergui. Fran???ois Martin, from his unique viewpoint as director of the French trading outpost at Pondich???ry on the coast of India, provides a careful analysis of the motives of the persons involved in the French colonizing venture. Michael Smithies has skillfully translated and assembled all the references to ...
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Initially seeking converts and trade, the French presence in 17th-century Siam turned into a classic colonial adventure, with troops sent to occupy, by force if necessary, the most important ports of Bangkok and Mergui. Fran???ois Martin, from his unique viewpoint as director of the French trading outpost at Pondich???ry on the coast of India, provides a careful analysis of the motives of the persons involved in the French colonizing venture. Michael Smithies has skillfully translated and assembled all the references to Siam from Martin's M???moirs, linking the segments with his own knowledgeable commentary to present a detailed picture of the unfolding tragedy.
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Like New. Unread copy. Binding firm, cover shiny, interior clean and unmarked. French involvement in Siam in the second half of the 17th century, thru Francois Martin's memoirs, who held a position as director of the French trading outpost at Pondichery. A careful analysis of the motives involved in colonizing ventures. *** 156pp. *** Index, biblio.
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