World Conqueror and World Renouncer: A Study of Buddhism and Polity in Thailand against a Historical Background (Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology) by S. J Tambiah ISBN 13: 9780521211406

Cambridge University Press, 1976. Volume 15. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1050grams, ISBN:0521211409

Cambridge: Cambridge Univeristy Press, 1976. (UK) !st printing. Remainder stamp to bottom edge of pages, no other markings, Fine in Near Fine dust jacket with crease to front flaap; DJ is in mylar sleeve. Cloth,viii, 557pp, index, no illus. This is the first comprehensive and authoritative work on the relationship between Buddhism and the political organization)in Thailand. The book gives the historical background necessary for full comprehension of the contemporary structural relationship between Buddhism, the sangha (monastic order), and the polity, including the historic institution of kingship. (2.6 JM HOZ 403/0. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Remainder.

Cambridge University Press, 1976. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. Hardcover in dust jacket. Orange cloth binding with title on spine in gold.Endpapers are slightly foxed. Page edges have 2 soil spots. Illustrated dust jacket shows light edge wear and tanning. Looks good in new protective mylar. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.

Cambridge University Press, 1976. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.

Cambridge University Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. 0521211409 . Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology; 9.17 X 6.22 X 1.22 inches; 565 pages .

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 565pp hardback, orange cloth gilt in rubbed wrapper with few small chips/edge tears . Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1976.

Cambridge, London, New York & Melbourne: Cambridge University Press, 1976. Hardback in Dust Wrapper.. Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Dust wrapper lightly sunned at the spine. . First edition (first printing). Hardback in dust wrapper (orange boards with gilt titling to the spine) Physically 9¼” x 6¼” (1.2 kg); (viii) 557pp; Index; Bibliography; In the Cambridge Studies in Social Anthropology series; Number 15 in the series. Contains: Diagrams; Tables; ISBN: 0-521-21140-9 || The book is on my shelves and will be carefully packed and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and my beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the bookshop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #185263|| Condition: