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Nepal

A History from the Earliest Times to the Present
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432 Seiten
Englisch
Oxford University Presserschienen am19.06.2024
Until 1951 Nepal was closed to the world, landlocked between the strongest Asian powers, India and China. With its exceptional landscape, it touts the highest mountains and the greatest biodiversity on earth. It is best known as the home of Mt. Everest and holds particular fascination for those interested in climbing the Himalayas. Having long maintained its self-imposed isolation, the nation is one of the least developed in the world. Yet it is inhabited by a remarkably diverse population of 125 ethnic groups, 123 languages, and numerous religions, most notably Hinduism and Buddhism.In this book, South Asia expert Axel Michaels covers the history of Nepal from prehistoric times and the period of the Licchavi dynasty through more recent developments, such as the rise of the republic, the first elections challenged by the Maoist insurgency (1996-2006), and the royal massacre in 2001. Chapters discuss the different principalities on the territory, among them the mysterious and legendary Mustang and Sherpa realms. Since the eighteenth century, these domains have been bundled into a contentious national history. Thus, going well beyond the center of power in the Kathmandu Valley, the book examines Nepal's relations with neighboring cultures in India, Tibet, and China, as well as the influence of British colonial power. It particularly focuses on its rich history of arts, architecture, and handicrafts. Although the Buddha was born in Nepal, the country is the world's last Hindu kingdom and is also a stronghold of Tantric traditions, shamanism, and many folk religions whose festivals and rituals mark daily life. Based on a wealth of primary sources in Nepali, Sanskrit, and other indigeneous languages, Nepal offers a comprehensive and updated history of this unique culture and history.mehr
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KlappentextUntil 1951 Nepal was closed to the world, landlocked between the strongest Asian powers, India and China. With its exceptional landscape, it touts the highest mountains and the greatest biodiversity on earth. It is best known as the home of Mt. Everest and holds particular fascination for those interested in climbing the Himalayas. Having long maintained its self-imposed isolation, the nation is one of the least developed in the world. Yet it is inhabited by a remarkably diverse population of 125 ethnic groups, 123 languages, and numerous religions, most notably Hinduism and Buddhism.In this book, South Asia expert Axel Michaels covers the history of Nepal from prehistoric times and the period of the Licchavi dynasty through more recent developments, such as the rise of the republic, the first elections challenged by the Maoist insurgency (1996-2006), and the royal massacre in 2001. Chapters discuss the different principalities on the territory, among them the mysterious and legendary Mustang and Sherpa realms. Since the eighteenth century, these domains have been bundled into a contentious national history. Thus, going well beyond the center of power in the Kathmandu Valley, the book examines Nepal's relations with neighboring cultures in India, Tibet, and China, as well as the influence of British colonial power. It particularly focuses on its rich history of arts, architecture, and handicrafts. Although the Buddha was born in Nepal, the country is the world's last Hindu kingdom and is also a stronghold of Tantric traditions, shamanism, and many folk religions whose festivals and rituals mark daily life. Based on a wealth of primary sources in Nepali, Sanskrit, and other indigeneous languages, Nepal offers a comprehensive and updated history of this unique culture and history.
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ISBN/GTIN978-0-19-765093-6
ProduktartBuch
EinbandartGebunden
FormatGenäht
Erscheinungsjahr2024
Erscheinungsdatum19.06.2024
Seiten432 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
MasseBreite 161 mm, Höhe 237 mm, Dicke 33 mm
Gewicht764 g
Artikel-Nr.61077997
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GenreGeschichte/Politik

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Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface AcknowledgmentsGlossary On the Spelling and Pronunciation of Indian and Nepalese Words ChronologyIntroduction Chapter 1: The Country Infrastructure Mountains Earthquakes Water Resources Forests and Holy TreesChapter 2: The Population Migration Social Structures and Hierarchies The Position of Women Nepal as a Multi-ethnic StateChapter 3: The Religions Buddhism Hinduism Religious Syncretism and ToleranceChapter 4: Scattered Power and Petty Kingdoms: The Country before the Fourteenth Century Prehistory The Kirata The Licchavi and Abhira-Gupta Period The Early Medieval Period The Khasa-Malla in West Nepal Petty KingdomsChapter 5: Divided Rule: The Malla Kingdoms, Thirteenth to Eighteenth Century The Malla Rulers The Urban Culture of the Newars The Three Royal Cities of the Kathmandu ValleyChapter 6: From Gorkha to Nepal: The Imperial Saha Monarchy, 1768/69-1846 Prthvinarayana and His Followers The Consolidation of Gorkhali Power Anglo-British Encounters Sino-Tibetan EncountersChapter 7: Patrimonial Rule: The Rana Period, 1846-1951 The Kivara Rana, 1846-1885 The Samsera Rana, 1885-1951 Landholding and Agriculture Labor and Slavery Economy and Trade The Legal and Administrative System Education and the Media Healing Systems and Shamanism Hunting and Elephants Rana Architecture The Legacy of the Saha and Rana PeriodsChapter 8: From Monarchy to Republic, 1951-2022 The Restoration of the Sahas The Maoist Insurgency The Decline of the Monarchy and the Emergence of Democracy Power and Authority: King, Prime Minister, and Maoist Leader Administration and Law The Urbanization of the Kathmandu Valley Literature, Art, and MusicChapter 9: Alliances and Resistance: Ethnic Groups and Their Histories The Tarai: From Mithila to the Madhesi Uprising The Sherpa Mustang The Kiranti (Rai-Limbu) in Eastern Nepal From Empire to Nation StateConclusion Appendices The Sources Lists of Rulers, Prime Ministers, and British EnvoysNotesBibliographyIndexmehr