The Lord of the Golden Tower: King Prasat Thong and the Building of Wat Chaiwatthanaram (Studies in Southeast Asian History No. 3) by Beth Fouser - 1996-08

White Lotus Co Ltd. Used - Very Good. 1996. Paperback. Slight shelf-wear. Ink stamp on title page. Otherwise good, clean copy. Very Good. (Subject: Asian Studies).

White Lotus Co Ltd. Used - Like New. 1996. 1st Edition. Paperback. Fine.

Bangkok: White Lotus, 1996. This book is a study of symbols of power and legitimacy. King Prasat Thong, a usurper, attempted to justify his claim to the throne of Ayutthaya by reviving at Wat Chaiwatthanaram the Khmer-influenced prang in a form that had not been used for two hundred years. The author explores the cultural, historic, political and religious context from which Wat Chaiwatthanaram emerged. She describes its functions on religious and political levels and the interrelationships between Buddhism and kingship and related conceptions of legitimacy. Prasat Thong followed King Ramathibodhi, the venerated founder of Ayutthaya, who had used the prang in his architecture. At Wat Chaiwatthanaram the prang, along with other unusual features, such as the eight conical men (meru), the large crowned Buddha images, and the twelve stucco relief panels, together created a unified visual statement designed to proclaim his ultimate right to reign as King. 152 pp., 20 pp. color illus.. First Edition. Soft… Read More

White Lotus Company, Ltd. (Thailand). 1996. Unabridged.. Trade paperback. Very good. 2 labels inside back cover. 135 p. Studies in Southeast Asian History / Editor, John Villiers, 3. . This book is a study of symbols of power and legitimacy. King Prasat Thong, a usurper, attempted to justify his claim to the throne of Ayutthaya by reviving at Wat Chaiwatthanaram the Khmer-influenced prang in a form that had not been used for two hundred years. The author explores the cultural, historic, political and religious context from which Wat Chaiwatthanaram emerged. She describes its functions on religious and political levels and the interrelationships between Buddhism and kingship and related conceptions of legitimacy. Prasat Thong followed King Ramathibodhi, the venerated founder of Ayutthaya, who had used the prang in his architecture. At Wat Chaiwatthanaram the prang, along with other unusual features, such as the eight conical men (meru), the large crowned Buddha images, and the twelve stucco relief… Read More

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Bangkok, Thailand: White Lotus Press, 1997. Classic revised and updated edition of the author's acclaimed work examines how shamans, mediums, and healers not only improve the well-being of their clients, but provide identity, order social relationships in complex settings, enhance personal status, and compensate for the loss of integrative social systems. 341 pgs. Illustrated with 48 color photos taken by the author. Minimal shelfwear. . Second Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.