Siam & China Through the Lens of John Thomson
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Siam & China Through the Lens of John Thomson by Betty Yao
Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921) was one of the most influential photographers of the 19th century and a pioneer of photojournalism.
Narisa Chakrabongse studied History of Art at the Courtauld Institute, London, and later an MA in Asian Studies at SOAS, School of Oriental and African Studies. Of Thai heritage she has written several books, the bestseller Katya & The Prince of Siam is about her grandfather, Prince Chula Chakrabongse studying in St Petersburg (the Russian Tsar and Thai King were great friends) and his falling in love, and subsequent marriage, to a Russian nurse, Katya. Narisa has also edited the letters between her grandfather and his father, King Chulalongkorn, Letters from St Petersburg, and is also an editor of over 100 books, including the Oxford Thai-English two volume dictionary.
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| ISBN 13 | 9786164510692 |
| ISBN 10 | 6164510694 |
| Title | Siam & China Through the Lens of John Thomson |
| Author | Betty Yao |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | River Books |
| Year published | 2023-11-06 |
| Number of pages | 210 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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