Description
Book SynopsisLan Na is the name of a conglomerate of Thai city-states that covered roughly the area of modern north Thailand between the 13th and 16th centuries. Mostly under the leadership of the city-state of Chiang Mai, Lan Na’s influence reached far into the neighboring regions.
Beginning with popular legends, this wide-ranging narrative takes us from prehistoric and protohistoric periods up to the present day. This brief and highly readable volume is a welcome step towards developing a fuller history of northern Thailand.
Table of ContentsPreface
Map of Lan Na
Illustrations
Legendary History
Prehistory c. 1,000,000 B.P-C. A.D. 750
Protohistory c. 750-c. 1200
The Mon Era of Lamphun c. 750-c. 1200
The Thai Era of Lan Na c. 1250-present
Arrival of the Thais c. 1050-c. 1300
The Making of Lan Na c. 1300-c. 1400
The Golden Age of Lan Na c. 1400-c. 1525
Decline and Loss of Independence c. 1526-1558
Fragmentation 1558-c. 1775
Renaissance and Integration as a Part of Siam/Thailand c. 1775-present
Appendix: Lan Na Rulers of the Mang Rai Dynasty
