A Walking Tour

George Byrne Bracken

• 15 juni 2016
• 9789814721783

Samenvatting:

Many of us visit Bangkok but this is Bangkoklike you have never seen it before. The author takes you on an architecturaladventure through the bustling streets and busy canals of this regal city.Learn about the different building styles: from Khmer, Sukhothai and Ayutthayato Edwardian villas and marvel at the modern designs of today. Thewell-researched text and beautiful sketches will heighten your appreciation ofBangkok's exotic palaces, temples, monuments, pavilions, markets, publicbuildings and many other quaint corners. In this third edition of the book,walks have been modified to incorporate Bangkok's continuous urban developmentand new walks added. Many illustrations have also been redrawn to provide abetter appreciation of the building facades.