Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. Maps and Figures vi
4. Tables vii
5. Acknowledgments ix
6. Introduction 3
7. Making a Living 10
8. Land and Wealth 37
9. The Building Blocks 61
10. Power and Patronage 80
11. Parliaments and Politicians 120
12. Being Prominent: Staying Prominent 155
13. Abbreviations 167
14. Appendix 169
15. Notes 239
16. A Note on Sources 257
17. Index 261