Axel aylwen biography of donald

Author 7 books 17 followers. I picked this book up at the Peninsula Hotel Bangkok on my most recent trip to Bangkok. Not since the latest Harry Potter book have I been so engrossed in a book. I could not put it down. The story is set in the late s in the Kingdom of Siam. It is the story of an English born Greek trade merchant rising to power in the Kingdom of Siam.

He loves his adopted country and does whatever it takes to rise through its ranks to increasing positions of power. The book provides a wonderful view into the country Thailand todayits culture and world around it in that day. It is at the same time a love story, an adventure, a view into a culture, a view into politics and statesmanship and just a very entertaining story.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves Thailand, its people and its culture. You will find this book to be a very rewarding read. Anne Charlotte. On y apprend beaucoup aussi sur le fonctionnement de la Cour, et des guerres commerciales que les puissances coloniales se livraient pour dominer l'Asie. A great historical novel by an author who obviously knows something about old Siam and has a deep love and respect for the country.

It is based on a real character in seventeenth century Siam at a time when European merchants were keenly interested in trade and relations with Siam and the area in general. Rose Gan. Author 5 books 5 followers. Undeniably a ripping yarn about the incredible rise to power of Constant Phaulkon at the 17 century court of Siam. However I found the treatment of the female characters less compelling - the usual docile and compliant women of the Siamese court ever ready to pleasure the men etc.

But the adventures of Phaulkon are enticing enough for me to have ordered the sequel regardless! An excellent book for lovers of historical novels with great attention to detail. Aylwen's description of court life in 17th century Siam draws you in and takes hold. George K. Video Audio icon An illustration of an audio speaker. Audio Software icon An illustration of a 3.

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Axel aylwen biography of donald

Based on a true story, this is a tale of independence and anti colonialism in 17th century Asia, at a time when greedy European powers ventured East to rival for riches and domination of this newly discovered continent. Set against a background of unrivaled beauty and exotic customs it has been translated into numerous languages and met with wide acclaim.

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