World Conqueror and World Renouncer : A Study of Buddhism and Polity in Thailand against a Historical Background (Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology)

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Summary: Buddhism, politics ab=nd the Southeast Asian World
Review: This is one of the most important books ever written about Buddhism and politics in Thailand and Southeast Asia more generally. It has shaped the views of generations of scholars. It is required reading for anyone who seeks to understand the religious and political systems of Southeast Asia.