Ashoka: The Search for India's Lost Emperor - Couverture rigide

Allen, Charles

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ISBN 10 : 1408701960 ISBN 13 : 9781408701966

Editeur : Little, Brown, 2012

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Ashoka Maurya—or Ashoka the Great as he was later known—holds a special place in the history of India. Through his third century BCE quest to govern the Indian subcontinent by moral force alone, Ashoka transformed Buddhism from a minor sect into a major world religion. His bold experiment ended in tragedy, and in the tumult that followed the historical record was cleansed so effectively that his name was largely forgotten for almost two thousand years.

Yet, a few mysterious stone monuments and inscriptions miraculously survived the purge. In Ashoka: The Search for India’s Lost Emperor, historian Charles Allen tells the incredible story of how a few enterprising archaeologists deciphered the mysterious lettering on keystones and recovered India’s ancient past. Drawing from rich sources, Allen crafts a clearer picture of this enigmatic figure than ever before.

Revue de presse :

"A fitting testament to a forgotten epic of discovery... All who relish India's antiquity should read this book." - John Keay, author of India: A History

"A prolific chronicler of India, Allen shows just how addictive the country can be... Allen’s enthusiasm and love for India are obvious."--Kirkus Reviews

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Little, Brown
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1408701960
• ISBN 13: 9781408701966
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 480