Buddhism, Imperialism and War - Burma and Thailand in Modern History

Buddhism, Imperialism and War (1979) examines Burma and Thailand, both Buddhist nations, and explores their approach to war and conflict - a complex issue, considering the religion's adherence to peace between individuals and social groups.

List of contents

1. Early Buddhist Burma and Thailand 2. Consequences of Contact with Europe 3. The Clash of Empires: 1782–1900 4. The Growth of Nationalism: 1900–1945 5. Buddhism and Nationalism in the Post-War Period 6. Buddhists at War

About the author

Trevor Ling

Summary

Buddhism, Imperialism and War (1979) examines Burma and Thailand, both Buddhist nations, and explores their approach to war and conflict - a complex issue, considering the religion's adherence to peace between individuals and social groups.

Product details

• Authors: Trevor Ling, Ling Trevor
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.05.2023
• EAN: 9781032424842
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3242484-2
• No. of pages: 166
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Colonialism and Imperialism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Thailand, Myanmar, HISTORY / Military / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace, HISTORY / Asia / Southeast Asia, Warfare & defence, Peace studies and conflict resolution, Asian History, Warfare and defence, Peace studies & conflict resolution, Myanmar (Burma)