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The last century of Lao royalty a documentary history

Lao royalty's engagement in all the major events of the country in the last century forms a rich and complex narrative. But with the 1975 Communist revolution this history fell into oblivion and has all but disappeared from public memory. The Last Century of Lao Royalty recovers this history by...

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Main Author: Evans, Grant 1948- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chiang Mai, Thailand Silkworm Books 2009
Subjects:
Laos > Court and courtiers
Laos > History
Laos > Kings and rulers
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The Luang Phrabang Kingdom: Between Siam & France
  • King Sisavang Vong: From King of Luang Phrabang to King of Laos
  • The Front Palaca & Maha Ouparat Tiao Phetsarath
  • The Monarchy Challenged
  • Royal Travels: The Making of National Monarchy
  • King Sisavang Vatthana: Ruling through Righteousness
  • The Champassak principality and Prince Boun Oum
  • The Phuan Principality
  • Princes Souvanna Phouma & Souphanouvong: Family & Politics
  • The Fabric of Royalty
  • Royalty & Ritual
  • Royal Potraits
  • Royal Weddings
  • The Final Days of Lao Royalty
  • In Memoriam

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