An Account of King Kirti Sri’s Embassy to Siam in Saka 1672 (1908)

""An Account of King Kirti Sri's Embassy to Siam in Saka 1672"" is a historical book written by Paulus Edward Pieris in 1908. The book provides a detailed description of the diplomatic mission led by King Kirti Sri of Kandy, Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Siam (modern-day Thailand) in the year 1672. The author uses primary sources such as official documents, letters, and diaries to reconstruct the events of the embassy and the interactions between the two kingdoms. The book covers topics such as the political context of the mission, the journey to Siam, the reception of the embassy by the Siamese court, the gifts exchanged between the two rulers, and the cultural differences observed by the Sri Lankan delegation. The author also provides insights into the historical and cultural background of both kingdoms, offering a comprehensive view of the diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Siam during the 17th century. Overall, ""An Account of King Kirti Sri's Embassy to Siam in Saka 1672"" is a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts interested in the history of South and Southeast Asia, diplomacy, and cross-cultural interactions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.