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Embassies of the King of Siam sent to his excellency Prince Maurits, arrived in the Hague on 10 September 1608: an early 17th century newsletter, reporting both the visit of the first Siamese diplomatic mission to Europe and the first documented demonstration of a telescope worldwide


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Introduction. The newsletter and its impact ; Historical background -- Facsimile of the newsletter -- Transcription français -- English translation -- Nederlandse vertaling.

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    Wassenaar: Verhage, 2008

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    • 9789079817016
    • 9079817015

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