Hellenism In Ancient India (1920)

By Gauranga Nath Banerjee, Banerjee Gauranga Nath, Gauranganath Banerjee

Book Overview

Hellenism In Ancient India is a book authored by Gauranga Nath Banerjee and originally published in 1920. The book explores the influence of Greek culture, philosophy, and art on ancient India during the reign of the Mauryan Empire. Banerjee examines the historical and cultural context of the time period, discussing the interactions between the Greeks and Indians, particularly the impact of Alexander the Great's invasion on Indian society. The author also delves into the spread of Greek ideas and practices, such as the adoption of Greek art styles in Indian sculpture and the incorporation of Greek philosophical concepts into Indian thought. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the cross-cultural exchange between Greece and India during this time period, shedding light on an often overlooked aspect of ancient history.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: 1164190067
• ISBN13: 9781164190066
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"