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Converting Rulers

Kongo, Japan, Thailand, Hawaii and Global Patterns, 1450-1850

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The book delves into the motivations behind historical rulers' decisions to convert to Christianity, examining key turning points in various cultures. Strathern employs theoretical frameworks to analyze the complex interplay of power, religion, and identity, exploring why some warlords, chiefs, and kings embraced this new faith while others resisted. Through detailed case studies, the author sheds light on the broader implications of these conversions for societies and their leaders.

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Converting Rulers, Alan Strathern

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2024
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Podtitul
Kongo, Japan, Thailand, Hawaii and Global Patterns, 1450-1850
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydania
2024
Väzba
pevná
Počet strán
350
ISBN13
9781108477161
Série
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5 z 5
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The book delves into the motivations behind historical rulers' decisions to convert to Christianity, examining key turning points in various cultures. Strathern employs theoretical frameworks to analyze the complex interplay of power, religion, and identity, exploring why some warlords, chiefs, and kings embraced this new faith while others resisted. Through detailed case studies, the author sheds light on the broader implications of these conversions for societies and their leaders.