ARGONAUT BOOKS

"A nuanced examination of the kingdom's state formation process. . . . Commins' clear writing style makes complex historical events easy to grasp, and his well-researched account avoids simplistic narratives and stereotypes."-Sanam Vakil, Financial Times"Eagerly anticipated. . . . A sober, erudite and admirably concise study."-Thomas Small, Times Literary Supplement"Will give . . . readers a deeper understanding of the country and its contradictions at a time when it is gaining far more publicity than ever."-Helen Lackner, Asian Affairs"One of the main purposes of history is to understand wher...Read More