This book contains Phra Ratcha Phongsawadan Chabap Phra Ratcha Hatthalekha ("Royal Chronicle: Royal Handwriting Version"), a chronicle of the Siamese kingdoms of Ayutthaya, Thon Buri, and Rattanakosin.
The chronicle is a revision of previous chronicles, done by King Mongkut and Prince Wongsathiratsanit in 2398 Buddhist Era (1855/56 Common Era).
The present edition is the second edition, having two volumes:
Volume 1, published in 2457 Buddhist Era (1914/15 Common Era), dealing with the reign of King Uthong until the reign of King Sisaowaphak.
Volume 2, Part 1, published in 2495 Buddhist Era (1952 Common Era), dealing with the reign of King Songtham until the reign of King Suriyamarin.
Volume 2, Part 1, published in 2495 Buddhist Era (1952 Common Era), dealing with the interregnum period (after the fall of Ayutthaya) until the reign of King Rama I of Rattanakosin.
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