The work of the French catholic missionaries in the context of French geopolitical strategy in Siam in the 17th century

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  • Анастасия Игоревна Пылева St. Petersburg State University, 7-9, Universitetskaya nab., St. Petersburg, 199034, Russian Federation

Abstract

This article covers the policy of France towards the Kingdom of Siam (Thailand) in the second half of the 17th century. In the article the author analyses the reasons of France’s interest in Siam during the period in question and pays special attention to religious-ideological basis and practical side of the versatile work of French catholic missionaries (that of the Society of Jesus in particular) being the main factor of the geopolitical strategy adopted by France towards Siam and the guarantee of success of the strategy.

Keywords:

French geopolitical strategy, Siam in the 17th century, missionary work, Society of Jesus, Paris Foreign Missions Society, French East India Company, conversion to Christianity, colonial policy

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Published

2012-03-20

How to Cite

Пылева, А. И. (2012). The work of the French catholic missionaries in the context of French geopolitical strategy in Siam in the 17th century. Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. Asian and African Studies, (1), 85–93. Retrieved from https://aasjournal.spbu.ru/article/view/2307

Issue

No. 1 (2012)

Section

History and source studies

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