Ancient India: As Described by Ptolemy

By John Watson McCrindle and Ptolemy

Book Overview

Ancient India As Described By Ptolemy (1885) is a book written by John Watson McCrindle that provides a detailed account of the ancient Indian civilization as described by the Greek geographer, astronomer and mathematician, Ptolemy. The book is a comprehensive study of Ptolemy's works on India, including his famous treatise, the Geography, which describes the geography, climate, flora and fauna, and the political and social systems of ancient India. McCrindle's book provides a critical analysis of Ptolemy's works, and also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the ancient Indian civilization. The book is an important resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in ancient Indian history and culture.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: 1164576178
• ISBN13: 9781164576174
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"