The narrative explores the involvement of Lao royalty in significant historical events over the past century, weaving a rich tapestry of the country's past. However, the 1975 Communist revolution led to the erasure of this history from public consciousness, leaving a complex legacy largely forgotten.
This comprehensive and vivid history of Laos is an ideal introduction for tourists, business travelers, and students. Informative and portable, it chronicles the history of Laos from ancient times, when the dynastic states of the region waxed and waned, to the turmoil of the Vietnam War and independence from France. This guide investigates these key events under a new light and presents serious challenges to the conventional views about Laos’s intriguing history.