and introductions give insight into Thai popular culture
the confrontation between modern indigenous conceptions of boundary and sovereignty caused misunderstandings in the conduct of diplomatic relations
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Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen, The: Siam’s Great Folk Epic of Love and War—main volume (hardcover) myanmar politics and introductions give insight intoTranslated and edited by Chris Baker and Pasuk Phongpaichit Illustrated by Muangsing Janchai Main Volume 394 drawings, 11 diagrams, 12 maps, glossary, cloth The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen is the most outstanding classic in the Thai language. The plot is a love story, set against a background of war, ending in high tragedy. This folk epic was first developed in oral form for popular performance with a fast paced blend of romance, tragedy, and farce