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Record Nr.

UNINA9910821389403321

Autore

Heine-Geldern Robert <1885-1968, >

Titolo

Conceptions of state and kingship in Southeast Asia / / Robert Heine-Geldern

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Ithaca, N.Y. : , : Cornell University, , 1956

ISBN

1-5017-1925-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (vi, 17 pages)

Collana

Data paper ; ; Number 18

Disciplina

320.959

Soggetti

Monarchy

Southeast Asia Politics and government

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Revised version of an article published in the Far Eastern quarterly, vol. 2. ... November 1942.

Nota di bibliografia

Bibliography: leaf 12.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- FOREWORD -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Hacrocosmos and Hicrocosmos -- Relation Between State and Universe -- The Capital as the Hagic Center of Empire -- The Lay-Out of Angkor Thom -- The Capital of Burma -- Cosmic Roles of King, Court and Government -- Influence on Coronation Ritual -- The Cosmic State and the Divine King -- Survival of Traditions

Sommario/riassunto

A study of "the ideological foundations" of the monarchical governments of Southeast Asia, specifically in Hindu-Buddhist cultures, this book examines political thought on the nature of rule.