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  • Cures for the Winter Blues: Fashion Essentials for Spring  By : H.K. Leib
    The calendar says spring is just a few weeks away, but the temperatures outside and weather forecasts have not been in sync If we can’t fight Mother Nature, how can we everyday fashionistas prepare to dress in season while keeping warm at the same time
  • Inventor of Christmas Lights  By : Joe Willmeth
    With all of the new Christmas Tree Lights and Outdoor Christmas Decorations being developed today, this true to life recollection of the first Indoor Christmas Light set made in the United States by Ralph E Morris, is a refreshing Christmas History lesson
  • A Beautiful Woman and Her Hat  By : Glo Johnsen
    As a little girl, I loved dressing up with one of Mama’s pretty dresses, wearing her “pop beads” and a big, floppy hat while hobbling down the hallway in her high heels Imagining myself to be very beautiful, I would pretend to be a princess
  • Mens Undergarments From Tricot Factory  By : Lorabella
    One of the popular myths regarding tricot fabric is that its name is a combination of the words 'tri' – three, and 'cot' – short for cotton; and hence people think that the fabric is a blend of three types of cotton This is not at all the truth
  • Quick Portrait of the New Art Collector  By : Cristina Clarimon
    According to recent data released by the National Endowment for the arts, general participation in art related events has been severely reduced During 2008, most art forms saw a decline in the number of patrons supporting performances or exhibits
  • Woodcuts - A Cut Above Just Beautiful  By : Cristina Clarimon
    The actual technique of stamping from woodblocks was used to print textiles before it was applied to paper It was known in Japan since the VIII century
  • Stone Lithography I - Alois Senefelder  By : Cristina Clarimon
    While visual media are quite diverse, one of the most important turning points came with the invention of the printing press A true revolutionary creation, it opened up a whole new medium in the form of relief prints
  • The Forgotten Art of Hospitality  By : Glo Johnsen
    In this fast-paced world where we communicate with text messaging and emails, rarely even speaking on the telephone, the art of hospitality is becoming a “lost art” Some folks even conclude that since times are economically hard, we can’t afford to have anyone over – much less be hospitable
  • Habitual Jeans Are a Gift to the Designer Jean World  By : Elijiah Rampart
    Habitual Jeans is a fashion designer jean company that was founded in 2001 The company was started down under by the Australian husband and wife team of Michael and Nicole Colovos
  • Stone Lithography II - The Process of Preparing the Stone  By : Cristina Clarimon
    Lithography quickly grew in popularity with artists because it was the first printmaking medium that allowed them to closely mimic the process of drawing or painting Quite spontaneously, the artist could draw onto a flat stone to later create an image
  • Budget Blues - Art Collecting on a Dime  By : Cristina Clarimon
    What does art collecting looks like in times of economic downturn To be perfectly honest, it looks quite lifeless
  • Vintage Treasure Hunting in London  By : Sam Scribbler
    There are very few places in the UK better for hunting out vintage treasures than the world famous Portobello Road, West London Fifteen minutes walk north from Notting Hill Gate underground station, or five minutes east from Ladbroke Grove station, under a giant tent beside the M40 flyover, Portobello Green Market flourishes on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday
  • Cigar Cutters - The Most Important Cigar Accessory  By : Walter Gibbs
    The cigar smoking culture has been embedded in the American culture for over hundreds of years If smoking a cigar is such an important event, then the accessories that help achieve it should be held with the same reverence
  • Cigar Basics - Cigar Accessories and Culture  By : Walter Gibbs
    Before discussing one of the intricacies of cigar smoking and the accessories needed such as the cigar cutter, let me first tackle the difference between cigarette smoking and cigar smoking Majority of cigarette smokers puff away during break times, while driving or after eating; basically, cigarette smoking is a mere past time
  • Tengchong, Yunnan: Emerald Source  By : Lanbo Jiang
    There is a place called the Emerald overseas Chinese, this place is famous because of overseas Chinese and jade

    2 Qiansibainian Historical Records on the previous records, there are businessmen who travel long distances to middle reaches of the Yangtze River here, treasure hunt, to Ming and Qing Dynasties are more numerous cavalry Tuozhe silk cloth to Sichuan, where they are intended to be called for a the "Oriental Dream" in stone, a symbol of wealth and power emerald jade
  • Chinese Mustard Hometown  By : Lanbo Jiang
    Yuyao is the country's largest mustard production and processing base, enjoy "hometown of Chinese mustard," the beauty of a transcript Yuyao City, mustard is a dominant industry, agriculture and ten the highest degree of industrialization of an industry
  • China Aluminum First Town  By : Lanbo Jiang
    There is no bauxite resources, but jumped as "China's aluminum first town" in Dali, China accounted for one-third of aluminum production and marketing 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, more than 10 large-scale construction projects in selected aluminum products all come from Dali
  • Fashion Advice For Men: What to Wear to a Wedding  By : Tim Koon
    When deciding what to wear to a wedding, you can probably get a good idea of what’s expected from the appearance of the invitation Formal lettering printed on thick parchment in fancy calligraphy, or an invitation with a more home-made look about it with quirky lettering and graphics
  • Five Fun Christmas Activities For Preschoolers  By : Jennifer Dobson
    A good way to encourage your students and really engage preschoolers in the classroom is to bring the joy and festivities of Christmas into the classroom

    The colorful sights and sounds of Christmas, the anticipation of gifts, the magic of Santa - the festive season provides a wonderful opportunity for teachers to engage students and encourage them to learn using entertaining and easy to organize activities
  • How to Find the Right Sympathy Messages to Express Your Sympathy  By : Bob Matthews
    When someone close to you has passed away, you may have difficulty composing just the right sympathy messages to express your sympathy and support Additionally, the extreme sorrow you may be personally feeling can serve to make the task even harder
  • Want a Gangster Hat? Of Course You Do!  By : Dave Matthews
    We've all seen those classic gangster hat's in films - it's usually a Homburg or a Fedora Surprisingly they're back in fashion and very much in vogue amongst today's style conscious male
  • Where to Buy Mens Vintage Clothing  By : Dave Matthews
    Well it seems like those fashions from the past never really go away It's not just for women, but men's clothin from the past are regularly seen today
  • What is Going on With the Tattoos and Body Piercings in Dallas Texas  By : Jason Creation
    It seems as if everybody who is anybody, is getting a tattoo these days Tattoos and body piercing are not simply hot - there white hot
  • Places to Go on Valentines Day  By : Laura J. Moore
    What to do for Valentine’s Day It comes up every year
  • Why Valentines Day is More Than Just a Commercial Holiday  By : Laura J. Moore
    There are many people out there who laugh at this holiday claiming it is nothing more than something created so that the card companies could make more money They may be right
  • How to Make Your Valentines Day Special  By : Laura J. Moore
    Many people are stressed out around the holidays While this can be expected around Christmas because everyone is automatically under a lot of pressure, many people are shocked to find themselves stressed out for Valentine's Day
  • From China To Porcelain  By : Maurice Robertson
    Porcelain, is today, so widely available and is such an every day commodity, that we could very easily overlook just how different it was

    The West was introduced to oriental porcelain as early as the mid 15th century, when precious examples appeared in Lisbon, Portugal being the first to acquire trading rights from Imperial China
  • About Naruto Cosplay Costumes  By : Rosca
    There are so many kinds of stores that are full with the fun costumes that are meant for the purpose of dressing up for Halloween or for fun These kinds of fun dresses are mostly aimed for teenagers or for adults of young age group
  • Neckties - Smart Trend Option in Winter  By : Jeff T.
    When the winter times come, it is time to take some alterations to your daily attire But, this doesn't suggest that you can't still be smartly dressed
  • Performance Polo Shirt Make Great Uniform Shirts  By : Maxx Johnson
    When working or playing in less than cool conditions, you need a shirt that will wick away moisture in order to keep down the appearance of sweat A performance polo shirt is this shirt
  • Performance Uniform Shirt to Make Your Staff Look Great  By : Maxx Johnson
    The performance uniform shirt has many faces and these are not just the faces of the people who wear them, but the different styles that they come in All of these different styles are necessary in order for there to be a large variety of shirts to choose from for the different companies, organizations, clubs, and sports teams that are out there that need uniform shirts
  • The White Uniform Shirt and Corporate Apparel  By : Maxx Johnson
    Believe it or not, a white uniform shirt can solve dress code problems that may be occurring within a business This is because the same uniform shirt is ordered for everyone within the business to ensure that everyone looks alike
  • The Meaning Behind Lei Ceremonies  By : Rene Thompson
    Leis are beautiful wreaths or necklaces of tropical flowers In ancient times, a lei was worn as a symbol of the wearer’s rank in society
  • Luau History and Culture  By : Rene Thompson
    A luau is a Hawaiian feast You may have been to a luau party here on the mainland, or visited a luau on your recent vacation to Hawaii
  • A Gano Excel Review - Promoting Generational Wellness  By : Randy J Myers
    As we all become more health conscious, researchers are consistently looking towards the Asian populations for their secrets of longevity and lower risks of disease Gano Excel is capitalizing upon this wellness trend, helping improve people's health through holistic products
  • Cultural Activities That You Can Do With Your Children  By : Jane Michael
    More and more parents are realizing these days that the lessons children learn in school are not always enough to develop your child into the best that they can be Subjects such as math, English, science, and social studies are all very important and necessary for a bright future but there are other things that children should learn and experience that will teach them important lessons as well
  • Great Ideas to Make Thanksgiving Great  By : Tara Smith
    With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away many individuals are beginning to prepare by making their meal plans, decorating, buying ingredients, and giving the home a good cleaning It won't be long before the turkey is in the refrigerator waiting to be roasted and the desserts are piled up waiting to be put on the table
  • Tips For Grandmothers During the Holidays  By : Dr. Rosemary Lichtman
    At holiday time, the role of grandmother can be most rewarding, especially if you and you grandchild spend some of the holiday together While buying and giving presents is important, the most significant gift you can give your grandchild is your presence, attention and love
  • Rose Oil: Comparable To Gold  By : Amanda Wong
    About KuShui:

    The city flower of LanZhou is Kushui Rose (KuShui is a geographical name) The rose which is yielded in KuShui is the best rose in China, so it is called "Rose of Kushuh"
  • The meaning of the words fix and fixture in history  By : Byron Graham
    The word fix is one of two words used to conote the mending of a broken part. Yet while fix and repair, the other word, are often used synonymously, fix has its own unique history and meaning when studied etymologically.
  • Tiki Bars and How to Make One  By : Rene Thompson
    If you enjoy throwing parties, consider making a tiki bar to bring a little island culture to your home You can build a bar indoors, on your patio, in your yard, or by your pool
  • Personalized Holiday Gifts For Everyone  By : Mike Cafferty
    The holiday season is here once again and by now you are probably done writing down your Christmas gift list for all of your loved ones Before you head to the malls to start your holiday shopping spree, pause for a while and think of ways to make your gifts more special this year
  • The Meaning And Making Of A Lei  By : Rene Thompson
    Leis are traditional Hawaiian flower necklaces made of the beautiful and colorful blossoms found in Hawaii Traditionally, leis were made only from the most attractive blooms, and given on special occasions, such as luaus
  • Thank You Gift  By : Diana W
    International Thank You Day is on January 11th every year This special day reminds us to show our appreciation to the people who really make a difference in our lives
  • Silk Ties Are Are Dead?  By : Jeff T.
    Maybe you noticed that the dress customs are more and more liberal than previously Men no longer feel the need to wear neckties when attending important business events
  • Unwanted Holiday Gifts  By : EM Downing Johnson
    The new year is here It is time to go back to work, take down the tree, and put away all the Christmas presents
  • Tips For a Safe Halloween  By : Mitch Gleason
    With Halloween only a week away it is time to start talking to our children about safety while trick-or-treating Halloween these days isn't like it used to be when children would start trick-or-treating after it got dark and stay out until they had so much candy in their bags that they couldn't even hold them anymore
  • Vintage Fashion – Clothing in the 1940’s  By : Robin Kittler
    Women’s fashion in the 1940’s

    During the war of the 1940’s there were severe fabric shortages This meant that clothes were made with a minimum of fabric, few pleats and no trimmings
  • A Different Kind of New Years Resolution  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
    There are two kinds of New Year's Resolutions:

    1 What you are going to do to accomplish your goals
    2
  • The Invention Of Shoes  By : Lucy Ryder
    The first shoes were invented purely as a method for protecting the human feet The human body as a whole is delicate; the feet in particular needing good protection
  • Silver Clutch Bags – the Purse of Timeless Elegance  By : Elijiah Rampart
    What is it about silver clutch bags that makes them a timeless adornment that transcends fashion Just thinking about a silver clutch bag conjures up images of Hollywood starlets walking red carpets in their elegant flowing gowns, with of course, a silver clutch bag under their gloved arm
  • Club Toys and Rave Gear  By : Manny Ramirez
    With rave being the in thing today, it is but natural that club toys and rave gear are so much in demand Add-ons to apparel and accessories have been around from times immemorial and these indulgences are known to have fascinated people across cultures and of all ages
  • Bottle Opener Belt Buckles  By : Manny Ramirez
    Did you know that you can actually source and flaunt bottle opener belt buckles These belt buckles function like any other and hold the trouser well in place
  • Styles of Hip Hop Clothing  By : Manny Ramirez
    Hip hop fashion or styles of hip hop clothing demand a good know how about the trend The styles of apparel call for including the distinctive African American fashion sense that originally sprung from the back lanes of Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco Bay Area and even Miami
  • Unknown Legends Regarding Silk Neckties  By : Jeff T.
    Rather improbably, perhaps, the necktie may have originated with the ancient Egyptians Wrapped around the neck and a long rectangular fabric is hanging on the shoulder
  • The Incalculable Fortune Of Knowledge - The American Museum Of Natural History  By : Timothy Greensland
    America’s Museum of Natural History is an eye opener.
  • Christmas Celebrations – What Are We Really Looking For?  By : Clare Mann
    Christmas is a time of the year that arouses various emotions in people For some, it is seen as a time to connect with family and friends and remind ourselves of the importance of our closest communities
  • George Washington Famously Crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776 - See It on Canvas  By : Earl Keaton
    George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day, December 25, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War, as depicted in an extraordinary painting by the German American artist Emmauel Leutze In this commemorative painting, George Washington stands boldly at the front of the small craft, cape flying in the freezing cold wind only to be mocked by the American flag flowing the same behind him with twice as many folds
  • Straw Cowboy Hats the Most Trustworthy Mention in Hat  By : Kimberly Ducado
    Around 1865 , there was a small and hired room, where John B Stetson had a hundred bucks in his pocket, he then purchased the tools that he would necessitate to be the crucial legacy he is to this day
  • How To Bring Christmas Cheer To Your Front Door  By : Tony Mandarich
    Are you someone who decorates for the holidays Do you have Hanukkah and Christmas decorations throughout your house
  • Thai Literature  By : Manora
    The most important Thai literary work is the Ramakien This uniquely Thai version of the Hindu epic, The Ramayana, was also a source of inspiration for classical dramatists and painters
  • Thai Drama  By : Manora
    Drama
    In the purely classical form, Thai drama and dance are indivisible

    The khon masked drama is derived from Indian temple rituals and dancing and draws its story lines from the Ramakien
  • Thai Drama and Music  By : Manora
    By far the most popular dramatic form is likay, a burlesque of lakorn containing elements of pantomime, comic folk opera and social satire Generally performed against a simply-painted backdrop during temple fairs, likay commonly presents court-derived stories and embellishes them with local references and anecdotes
  • In the BeginingTobacco and Cigar  By : Gary Cigaros
    Tobacco is believed to have originated in the Americas itself Native Americans have been growing and smoking Tobacco right from the time when the Maya civilization existed in the Yucatan and the central Americas
  • Christmas Stress - Create New Traditions and Enjoy Your Holiday Season With Much Less Stress  By : Elisabeth Kuhn
    Is your to-do list too long Have you done "your" Christmas shopping yet
  • Two Lists You Must Not Fail To Make For Christmas Gift Giving  By : Susan Kramper
    It is absolutely fun to come up with gift ideas for Christmas, but it could get quite tough too. Some of the things that make it hard are the many choices available and the many people you want to give gifts to. To make sure that you do not miss anything and anyone, the best thing to do is make some lists.
  • Light Your Cuban Cigar the Way It is Meant to Be Lit  By : Gary Cigaros
    You may think that lighting a Cuban cigar could be as easy as it sounds, but you would be thinking wrong It is true that anybody can light a Cuban cigar, but to light it in a way that preserves its flavor is a tricky business and may require knowing a thing or two about the process
  • Smoking Your First Cuban Cigar  By : Gary Cigaros
    Smoking a Cuban cigar does not feel like something that would require knowing a great deal but it is not that simple either Sure, if you just want to light a cigar and smoke it up without caring about how to enjoy it best through certain old techniques, then you probably do not need to read this
  • Winter Holiday Activities for the Family  By : Adriana N.
    During the winter holiday season, it can often seem difficult coming up with fun activities that the entire family will enjoy, especially the kids The cold weather can often make people feel bored and depressed
  • Petite Lingerie for Petite Women  By : Anthony Onaf
    Lingerie makes a really great portion of a woman's closet. A woman needs to appear aesthetic in her clothes and needs to reveal her curves in a normal manner. Petite lingerie stresses your build and makes you appear thinner and taller. Lingerie is constantly worn to offer a different look of your body form.
  • Quick Canadian Fire Facts  By : Scott Mitchell
    In public schools, children are taught about the serious danger of fire, how to develop a fire safety plan and how to evacuate a building As we grow older it is easy to forget just how important it is to be fire safety conscious
  • Ladies Wide Width Shoes - How Wide Width Shoes For Ladies Can Change Your Existence  By : Jessica Lauren
    Ladies wide width shoes are not only made for comfort anymore. Now wide width shoes are available to provide you trend and style as well. We are going to converse about how ladies wide width shoes can change your existence in this article. Maybe you are thinking that I am exaggerating a bit but permit us take a good glance at how transform can in point of fact come to your existence through these shoes.
  • Ladies Wide Width Shoes - How Wide Width Shoes For Ladies Can Alter Your Life  By : Jessica Lauren
    Not just built for comfort any longer is ladies wide width shoes. Now wide width shoes are available to provide you fashion and style as well. In this article we are going to show you how ladies wide width shoes can transform your life. I know you may possibly be thinking that I am exaggerating a little bit but permit's take a glance at how these shoes can in fact alter your living.
  • Ladies Wide Width Shoes - How Wide Width Shoes For Ladies Can Change Your Existence  By : Jessica Lauren
    Ladies wide width shoes are not only made for comfort anymore. Now wide width shoes are available to present you trend and style as well. We are going to talk about how ladies wide width shoes can change your existence in this article. I know you might be thinking that I am exaggerating a small bit but permit's take a peep at how these shoes can in point of fact change your life.
  • English London Escorts  By : eatcity
    BRITISH ESCORTS LONDON, BRITISH Escort Companions at EAT City (Escorts and the city)
  • Ladies Wide Fitting Shoes - The Workplace Or at Home - Ladies Wide Shoes Are a Must  By : Jessica Lauren
    Ladies wide fitting shoes are all of the rage since they have stopped just being for comfort but are now also including an ingredient of trend and style. You will be certain to turn heads in these shoes now. We are going to take a look at ladies wide fitting shoes in this article.
  • Christmas Food Gift Baskets Make the Best Gifts  By : Stacy Carolin
    Are you thinking of giving something different as a gift for the Christmas holidays A gift basket is always a very delicious and desirable gift which anyone would love to receive
  • Cheap flights-Travel Agents Fighting over Business  By : Wealthy Clark
    According to Reduced Flights experts cruise agents are struggling to try to win against Low-cost Flights airlines what time it comes to cruise moreover package seasons says in2town Economical Flights Clever Chantelle Ellis
  • The Nation and Village Life Thailand Part 2  By : Manora
    Villages are self-governed An elected headman frequently consults with an informal though influential council of elders and monks, among whom the village abbot and schoolteacher are often ‘first among equals’
  • The Nation and Village Life Thailand  By : Manora
    The structural principle represented on a microcosmic scale by the home and the village can be seen extended to full complexity in the organization of the nation at large Once more the factor of superior age, status or achievement prevails over all else as a criterion for respect
  • The Byrd Dynasty in Richmond Virginia  By : Shell Harris
    Richmond is built upon an area originally used by the native Powhattan tribe and they built their own capitol here, also known as Powhattan The English arrived and established Jamestown close to the area but the land upon which Richmond is built always held an attraction - it was the highest navigable point upriver before the rapids prevented navigation and was a strategic point for both defense and trade
  • Muslims Christians and Mahayana Buddhists in Thailand  By : Manora
    Muslims comprise Thailand's largest religious minority, and are concentrated mainly in the southernmost provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala and Satun Islam is said to have been introduced to the Malay peninsula by Arab traders and adventurers during the 13th century
  • Hindus and Sikhs Thailand  By : Manora
    Hindus and Sikhs
    The approximately20,000 Indians residing in Thailand are almost equally divided between Hindus and Sikhs Most of the Hindu community is concentrated in Bangkok where it worships at four main Hindu temples
  • Thai Word  By : Manora
    Each Thai word is complete inasmuch as there are no Thai suffixes, genders, articles, declensions or plurals Tenses are indicated by standard auxiliaries, e
  • The Rural Family Thailand  By : Manora
    Although regional differences will determine its size, a typical Thai family will almost always extend beyond the nucleus of parents and their offspring to include grandparents, cousins, an uncle or aunt or even the children of more remote upcountry relatives, all living amicably together in the same house or compound
  • The Rural Family Thailand Part 2  By : Manora
    A sense of responsibility is also inculcated from early childhood, with each child assigned such chores as feeding chickens and buffaloes, leading livestock to graze in communal pastures, or looking after younger brothers and sisters to free his parents for essential household and field work Duties are determined according to age, and as capabilities manifest themselves, by ability
  • Mens Ties – Guides to Men Dress  By : Jeff T.
    The essential part of men clothing are neckties A man's dressing sequence is underwear, shirt, pants, belt, socks, neckties, shoes, and suits, as we know
  • Top 10 Scarves For Winter  By : Jeff T.
    All gorgeous women possess their preferred shawls or scarves You can look in a fashion magazine to find the tying style you like for your scarves
  • Creative Holiday Gift Baskets a Wise Gift Choice  By : Stacy Carolin
    Finding the perfect gift to give at Christmas can sometimes be a daunting task One of the favorites that you can rely on however is some type of gift basket
  • Western Cowboy Hats the Most Authentic Name in Hat  By : Kimberly Ducado
    Around 1865 , there was a modest and hired room, where John B Stetson had a hundred dollars in his pocket, he then bought the tools that he would want to be the prodigious bequest he is to this day
  • Christmas Food Gift Baskets the Special Gift For a Loved One  By : Stacy Carolin
    Are you thinking about the perfect Christmas present and haven't yet found what you are looking for Have you searched through hundreds of stores and didn’t find anything that fits both your taste and the recipient of your gift
  • Buddhism: Thailand Part 4  By : Manora
    A monk may leave the monkhood any time he wishes The Thai ordination is a public notice of a man’s intention to follow the Buddha’s teaching
  • Ayutthaya New Directions  By : Manora
    After 1932, the power once exclusively the king's was to be shared by three major blocks: government and civil service administrators, the armed forces and a growing merchant class Through the years the king remained the central focus of national unity and, freed from the daily administration of the country increasingly became the symbol of moral authority
  • Ayutthaya New Directions Part 2  By : Manora
    Economically, the establishment of the People’s Republic of China discouraged Thailand’s Chinese from sending monthly remittances and encouraged local assimilation which stimulated local growth and profits As world demand for food products rose, the countryside began diversifying away from the rice monoculture
  • Feng Shui - Preparation For Christmas & New Years Entertaining  By : Amy U. Goodmann
    In now time flat the Christmas season will be upon us Christmas means friends and family visiting from far and wide
  • 5 Must-Know Tips For Personalizing Your Ketubah Text (Jewish Wedding Contract)  By : Sarah Goldberg
    You're jewish and you just got engaged, so you need to think about getting a ketubah for your wedding You’ve found one online
  • Ayutthaya’s Fall, Bangkok’s Rise  By : Manora
    With the exception of King Boromokot (1733-1758), during whose reign Thai monks visited Ceylon to purify Sinhalese Buddhism, Narai’s successors became increasingly ineffectual while, ominously, Burmese kings grew stronger With the kingdom at its lowest ebb, the Burmese invaded and in 1767, after a fifteen-month siege, irreparably destroyed Ayutthaya
  • Ayutthaya’s Fall, Bangkok’s Rise Part 2  By : Manora
    His voracious reading convinced him that Thailand’s continued independence could best be secured by encouraging equally friendly relations with numerous Western countries Accordingly, in 1855, he concluded the Treaty of Commerce and Friend-ship with Britain (known as the Bowring Treaty) that contained several generous concessions limiting tariffs on imports and exports, and granting extraterritorial rights to British subjects whereby they could be tried for offences committed in Thailand by British consular courts
  • Ayutthaya’s Fall, Bangkok’s Rise Part 3  By : Manora
    By gracefully and gradually acceding to such territorial demands, Chulalongkom preserved Thai independence, particularly in the vital Menam Chao Phya basin Eventually, the British and French realized an independent Thailand could be a useful buffer between their colonies
  • Ayutthayan Economy and Lifestyle Part 3  By : Manora
    Son of King Thammaraja, who held the Thai throne on Burmese sufferance, the nine-year-old Naresuan had been taken hostage to Burma after Ayutthaya’s fall Under the personal tutelage of Ayutthaya’s conqueror, King Burengnong, Naresuan learned martial arts and was made heir to the Thai throne in the erroneous belief that his Burmese sojourn and training had made him a pliable Burmese puppet

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