Beschreibung:
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.
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