Religion and Legitimation of Power in Sri Lanka
Book Details
Author(s)B. Smith
PublisherColumbia University Press
ISBN / ASIN0890120080
ISBN-139780890120088
AvailabilityUsually ships in 2 to 3 weeks
Sales Rank4,989,421
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
This collection examines how religion and politics have intersected in Sri Lanka over the years, discussing several periods of Ceylonese history. It provides coverage of the Anuradhapura period and explores Theravada Buddhism in the political life of modern Sri Lanka.

