Damrong Rajanubhab - Writings

Writings

Prince Damrong wrote countless books and articles, of which only a few are available in English translation:

  • Our Wars with the Burmese: Thai-Burmese Conflict 1539–1767, ISBN 974-7534-58-4
  • Journey through Burma in 1936: A View of the Culture, History and Institutions, ISBN 974-8358-85-2
  • Twentieth century impressions of Siam (1908) for which Prince Damrong offered advice and images

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