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Full title: The Diplomatic Correspondence between the Kingdom of Siam and The Castle of Batavia during the 17th and 18th centuries

The Corts Foundation / Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia 2018

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Synopsis

The correspondence between rulers of Siam and the Castle of Batavia in the 17th and 18th century show their diplomatic relations in history. Unique examples of handwritten letters, selected and digitized from the Dutch records of the National Archives of Indonesia, are transcribed and translated in this publication. Each letter is introduced and placed in her historical region and context.
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