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 that explores the ancient Indian civilization as described by Ktesias, a Greek physician and historian who lived in the 5th century BCE. The book is a translation of Ktesias' work, Indika, which describes the geography, customs, and people of India during the Persian Empire. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of ancient India, including its geography, flora and fauna, religion, society, and government. McCrindle provides extensive commentary on Ktesias' descriptions, offering insights into the accuracy and reliability of his accounts. In addition to the translation of Ktesias' Indika, the book also includes a detailed introduction that provides historical context and background information on Ktesias and his work. McCrindle's extensive knowledge of ancient history and Indian culture makes this book a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in the history of India and its interactions with other civilizations.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: 116457616X
• ISBN13: 9781164576167
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"