Reference : H-1-4-51

Name of creator(s) : Lucien and Jane Hanks

Scope and content : 1971 - Simon de la Loubere, emissary of Louis XIV of France, arrived in Ayuthaya in 1687. A bitter game was in progress between several European powers, including the Roman Church, for an advantageous commercial and military role in the “Indies”, of which Siam was an important part. La Loubere described the Kingdom of Siam in terms of historical relations in the 17th century, its arts, social structure, political administration, religion, character and manners, along with more specialist topics such as astronomy and magic squares.

Extent and medium : Typescript