A Resounding Failure: Martin and the French in Siam, 1672-1693 by Michael Smithies
A Resounding Failure: Martin and the French in Siam, 1672-1693
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Michael Smithies
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A Resounding Failure: Martin and the French in Siam, 1672-1693

Treasures from the Past

Michael Smithies

168 pages • missing pub info (editions)

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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 u...

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