Empire in Asia : A New Global History - Volume One From Chinggisid to Qing

Asia was the principle focus of empire-builders from Alexander and Akbar to Chinggis Khan and Qianlong and yet, until now, there has been no attempt to provide a comprehensive history of empire in the region. Empire in Asia addresses the need for a thorough survey of the topic. This volume traces the evolution of a constellation of competing empires in Asia from the 13th through to the 18th centuries. Separate chapters will describe the history and characteristic features of imperial regimes in each major sub-region of Asia, from the Ottomans and Safavids in the West, Romanovs in the North, Mughals in the South, the Mongols & their successors in Inner Asia, to the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the East. The contributors address common questions in considering the various empires, including: - How did imperial Asian states understand themselves and their place in the world? - How were these empires constructed and how did they attain such prominence? - To what extent did imperial repertoires of rule differ? The two volumes of Empire in Asia offer a significant contribution to the theory and practice of empire when considered globally and comparatively and are essential reading for all students and scholars of global, imperial and Asian history. Cover Half Title Title Copyright Contents Illustration Acknowledgments Linguistic Conventions Contributors Series Introduction: Reordering an Imperial Modern Asia Introduction: Making Imperial Asia Notes Chapter 1 Inner Asia, 1100s–1405: The Making of Chinggisid Eurasia The Nomadic Empires of Inner Asia Formation of the Mongol Empire Building the Empire Imperial Identity A Mandate to Rule the World Legacies of the Mongol Empire Mongol Decline and Successor States Notes Chapter 2 The Great Ming and East Asia: The World Order of a Han-Centric Chinese Empire, 1368–1644 Political Legitimacy Imperial Governance Monarchy and Bureaucracy Community Frontier Management Foreign Relations with Other East Asian States Conclusion Notes Chapter 3 East Asia under the Expanding Qing Introduction Jurchen Origins Formation of the Manchus Imperial Consolidation and Expansion Institutions of Empire The Banner System Manchu Language Government Ministries Control of Frontiers and Subjects Qing Legacies Notes Chapter 4 Southwest Asia, 1300–1800: Ottomans, Safavids, and the Turco-Persianate Imperial Tradition Introduction History of the Imperial Idea: Persia History of the Imperial Idea: Greco-Roman World History of the Imperial Idea: Caliphate The Türkmen Dynasties Ottomans: From Beylik to Sultanate Ottomans: Imperialism as Crisis Management Safavids: From Sufi .ariqah to Millenarian Empire Imperial Self-Understanding Imperial Visions of World Order Borderlands Institutions Ottoman and Safavid Legacies Notes Chapter 5 South Asia, 1400–1800: The Mughal Empire and the Turco-Persianate Imperial Tradition in the Indian Subcontinent Introduction Mughal Conquests and Imperial Expansion Structure and Institutions of the Mughal Empire Process of Decline The South Asian Context of Mughal Notions of Kingship and Sovereignty Mughal Imperial Ideas and the Articulation of Legitimacy Mughal Interactions with Other Empires Legacy of the Mughal Empire Notes Chapter 6 Northern Eurasia, 1300–1800: Russian Imperial Practice from Tsardom to Empire Russia, Asia, Europe The Rise and Growth of Muscovy: A Brief Sketch Legitimation and Imaginings Motivations Institutions and Practices Conclusion Notes Chapter 7 In Search of “Empire” in Mainland Southeast Asia Introduction Historiographical Overview Toward a Synthesis Kingship and Ideology Comparative Observations Notes Chapter 8 In Search of “Empire” in the Insular Malay World Srivijaya, 700–1400: Seventh-Century “Harbor City” or “Imperial Construct”? Melaka, 1400–1600: Islamic City-State or a Global Malay/Islamic Center? State-Formation and the Creation of “Absolutist States” in Insular Southeast Asia, ca. 1500–1700: Toward “Genuine Empire Format The Beginnings of “Empire-Building” in Insular Southeast Asia? The Case of Aceh The Beginnings of “Empire-Building” in Insular Southeast Asia? The Case of Johor Mainland/Island Southeast Asia Dichotomy: A Case Study of Success and Failure in the Empire Project? Notes Chapter 9 Iberian Maritime Asia, 1497–1700s: The Portuguese and Spanish Empires in Asia Introduction The Hybrid Character of the Iberian Empires: Seaborne, Maritime, and Territorial Transportation Networks Networks of Trade Catholic Mission Networks The Iberian Empires and the Great Powers of Asia The Spanish Territorial Empire in the Philippines Informal Conquests and Freelance Conquistadores Imperial Lines of Defense Social Interaction and Cultural Exchange The Iberians and the Other European Empires in Asia Twilight of Empire Conclusion Notes Chapter 10 Chartered Companies and Empire Introduction Research What Is a Chartered Company? Era of the East India Companies Why Companies? Were the East India Companies Successful? Importance of the Charter Territory Were All Chartered Companies Instruments of Empire? Legacies of the Chartered Companies Notes Index "Asia was the principle focus of empire-builders from Alexander and Akbar to Chinggis Khan and Qianlong and yet, until now, there has been no attempt to provide a comprehensive history of empire in the region. Empire in Asia addresses the need for a thorough survey of the topic. Volume I traces the evolution of a constellation of competing empires in Asia from the 13th through to the 18th centuries. It describes the history and characteristic features of imperial regimes in each major sub-region of Asia, from the Ottomans and Safavids in the West, Romanovs in the North, Mughals in the South, the Mongols & their successors in Inner Asia, to the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the East. Volume II covers the long 19th century, commonly seen in terms of 'high imperialism' and the global projection of Western power. It explores the dynamic, volatile and contested processes by which, by the early years of the 20th century, Asian states, space and peoples became deeply integrated into the wider dynamics of global reordering. The two volumes of Empire in Asia offer a significant contribution to the theory and practice of empire when considered globally and comparatively, and are essential reading for all students and scholars of global, imperial and Asian history." -- Provided by publisher "Asia was the principle focus of empire-builders from Alexander and Akbar to Chinggis Khan and Qianlong and yet, until now, there has been no attempt to provide a comprehensive history of empire in the region. Empire in Asia addresses the need for a thorough survey of the topic. This volume covers the long 19th century, commonly seen in terms of 'high imperialism' and the global projection of Western power. This volume explores the dynamic, volatile and often contested processes by which, by the early years of the 20th century, Asian states, space and peoples became deeply integrated into the wider dynamics of global reordering. Drawing on case studies from across Asia, the contributors discuss key themes including ideology, concepts of identity, religion and politics, state building and state formation, the relationships between space, people, and sovereignty, the movements of goods, money, people and ideas, and the influence and impact of conflict and military power.The two volumes of Empire in Asia offer a significant contribution to the theory and practice of empire when considered globally and comparatively and are essential reading for all students and scholars of global, imperial and Asian history."--Bloomsbury Publishing.