附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-263) and index.
Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Note on Spelling and Transliteration; Introduction; CHAPTER ONE The Sultanate of Aceh Prior to the Seventeenth Century: A Historical Sketch; CHAPTER TWO The Ruler and the Problem of Authority; CHAPTER THREE Royal Enclosure and Religious Ceremonies; CHAPTER FOUR Islamic Institutions and the state; CHAPTER FIVE A Comparative Analysis; Conclusion; Bibliography; Glossary; Index.
摘要:This work looks at the Islamic character of the Acehnese state in the 17th century. It examines not only its Islamic institutions but also its political culture and policies towards Islam. It includes a comparison of Aceh with other Islamic states in the region, especially Melaka and Mataram.
