Patterns of Kingship and Authority in Traditional Asia
Author:   I. W. Mabbett
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781032904863


Pages:   218
Publication Date:   19 January 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Patterns of Kingship and Authority in Traditional Asia


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Author:   I. W. Mabbett
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9781032904863


ISBN 10:   1032904860
Pages:   218
Publication Date:   19 January 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Comparative Study of Traditional Asian Political Institutions 2. Japanese Kingship 3. Traditional Kingship in China 4. From Village Elder to King: The Evolution of Kingship in Ancient and Early Mediaeval Korea 5. A Survey of the Background to the Variety of Political Traditions in South-East Asia 6. The Early Development of Kingship in Pre-Muslim India 7. Kingship in Islam: Islamic Universalism through the Caliphate 8. Ancient Afro-Asian Kingship 9. Malay Kingship in a Burmese Perspective

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I. W. Mabbett is a historian and educator. His research interests include ancient Indian history, Buddhist philosophy and history, and the comparative study of Asian religions.

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