Ancient India As Described By Ktesias The Knidian (1882)

By John Watson McCrindle

Book Overview

Ancient India As Described By Ktesias The Knidian (1882) is a book written by John Watson McCrindle. The book is a comprehensive account of the Indian subcontinent as described by Ktesias, a Greek physician and historian who lived in the 5th century BCE. McCrindle has translated and provided commentary on Ktesias' work, which offers a unique perspective on ancient India from a non-Indian source. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the geography, history, religion, and culture of ancient India. It also provides insights into the political and social structures of the time, as well as the interactions between India and other civilizations. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Indian history, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the Indian subcontinent.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436777283
• ISBN13: 9781436777285
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"