Ancient India As Described By Megasthenes And Arrian (1877)

By Arrian, Flavius Megasthenes, John Watson McCrindle, et al.

Book Overview

Ancient India As Described By Megasthenes And Arrian (1877) is a book written by John Watson McCrindle. The book is a compilation of the writings of two ancient Greek historians, Megasthenes and Arrian, who visited India during the reign of the Mauryan Empire in the 4th century BCE. The book provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural life of ancient India, including its geography, religion, philosophy, and arts. The author has also included his own commentary and analysis of the writings of Megasthenes and Arrian, providing a comprehensive understanding of ancient India's history and culture. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of Indian history and culture, as well as those interested in ancient civilizations and cross-cultural interactions.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165320215
• ISBN13: 9781165320219
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"