Visions of a Nation: Public Monuments in Twentieth-Century Thailand offers a unique discourse on modern Thai history through the exploration of monumental images and narratives. Visible to the people on an everyday basis, public monuments are the visual manifestation of...

"Studies in Contemporary Thailand No. 7 \nThe papers contained in this book examine a variety of forms of artistic expression, including weaving and fashion, carving, painting, and dancing, as well as boxing. The chapters are written by academics and artists...

The Great Mosque of Banda Aceh, Its History, Architecture and Relationship to the Development of Islam in Sumatra (PB) | By Bouwsema-Raap, Wilhelmina (Author) | White Lotus \n \n"This book presents the complete history of the iconic monument of Aceh,...

This is the first comprehensive survey of all aspects of Thai mural painting. It includes short versions of the most important Buddhist stories extensively illustrated by depictions from temple murals. \n \nThe historical overview includes all regions and periods, based...

Tai Groups of Thailand Vol. 1: Introduction and Overview (PB) | By Schliesinger, Joachim (Author) | White Lotus \n \nThis first volume describes events in Thailand before the arrival of the Tai, and their history afterwards. \n \nIt informs about...

Since the beginning of reliable historical evidence, Chinese influence, culture, and power have always moved southward. In the first part of this book, FitzGerald details how Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Burma had all, to varying degrees, come under the...

Shivapada in Khmer Art offers a fascinating account of Shiva, the enigmatic god of the Hindu pantheon, ever present on the earth as ascetic, householder, and even as cultivator. \n \nBased on the original Sanskrit and Khmer literary sources, and...

Seeing Red (PB) | By Clark, Carol (Author) | White Lotus Books \n \nThe book is based on the author’s first hand experience working for one of Bangkok’s largest gem trading companies. It documents the ruby trade in Burma, Thailand,...

Searching for the Sources of the Irrawaddy (PB) | By Roux, Emile (Author) | White Lotus \n \nSacred Caves of Tam Ting (Pak On), Luang Prabung, Laos: Mystery, Splendor, and Desecration is the story of the eaves, of the collaborative...

Sacred Rocks and Buddhist Caves in Thailand (PB) | By Munier, Christophe (Author) | White Lotus \n \nSacred Caves of Tam Ting (Pak On), Luang Prabung, Laos: Mystery, Splendour, and Desecration is the story of the eaves, of the collaborative...

Sacred Caves of Tam Ting (Pak Ou), Luang Prabung of Tam, Laos Mystery, Splendor, and Desecration (PB) | By Egloff, Brian & Kristin Kelly (Author) | White Lotus \n \nSacred Caves of Tam Ting (Pak On), Luang Prabung, Laos: Mystery,...

Lord of the Golden Tower (PB) | By Fouser, Beth (Author) | White Lotus \n \nThis book is a study of symbols of power and legitimacy. King Prasat Thong, a usurper, attempted to justify his claim to the throne of...