{"product_id":"ashoka-j-noel-hubler-9781469695471","title":"Ashoka: Becoming the Dharma King","description":"\u003cp\u003eTravel back to 258 BCE and step into the Royal Council of King Ashoka, the powerful ruler of Magadha whose empire spanned most of India. Ashoka's bold vision is to rule not by force but through dharma--a growing concept of universal order and ethical governance. As councillors, students join a diverse group of voices--Brahmin traditionalists, Jains, Ājīvikas, and Buddhists--each with unique beliefs about truth and leadership. Together they will debate crucial issues: whether to abolish animal sacrifice, how to build public welfare, whether to commission dharma officials, and whether some traditions should be prohibited as dangers to the kingdoms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalancing Ashoka's Buddhist faith with political unity, councillors must navigate competing moral and spiritual values, form alliances, and advocate for their communities without alienating others. Students explore the rise of Buddhism, religious pluralism, and the challenges of ethical leadership in ancient India through the game. Engaging with these complex debates gives students insight into how spiritual ideals and political realities shaped Ashoka's lasting legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e J. Noel Hubler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1469695472\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781469695471\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of North Carolina Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 1.00d","brand":"J. Noel Hubler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48154185892095,"sku":"9781469695471","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7839e983-10a8-4690-bae1-16189a59fe7f.jpg?v=1770788469","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ashoka-j-noel-hubler-9781469695471","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}