Part 1. Beyond the Westphalian gaze -- Part 2. The East-Asian Sino-centric order -- Part 3. The Islamic cultural-historical community -- Part 4. Collective imagination among the polities of Southeast Asia.
Summary:
"Before today's nation-states there were world empires. Before presidents and prime ministers there were lords of the auspicious conjunction - the alignment of the heavens and planets heralded their arrival. Such rulers were world conquerors, heirs of Alexander the Great and Chinggis Khan. They were Chakravartin, universal rulers who brought justice and order to mythical chaos. They were Sahib Qiran, king of kings. They were the conduits between heaven and earth"-- Provided by publisher.
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