Institutes Of Hindu Law; Or The Ordinances Of Menu, According To The Gloss Of Culluca: Comprising The Indian System Of Duties, Religious And Civil

By William Jones

Book Overview

The book ""Institutes of Hindu Law; or the Ordinances of Menu, According to the Gloss of Culluca: Comprising the Indian System of Duties, Religious and Civil"" is a comprehensive guide to the Hindu legal system, written by William Jones. The book is based on the ancient Hindu text, the ""Laws of Manu"", and provides an in-depth understanding of the Indian system of duties, both religious and civil. The book is divided into chapters that cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of law, the duties of kings, the rights and duties of citizens, marriage and inheritance laws, and the principles of justice. The book also includes a glossary of Sanskrit terms and a detailed index, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of Hindu law and philosophy. Overall, ""Institutes of Hindu Law"" is a fascinating and insightful exploration of one of the world's oldest and most complex legal systems.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: 116329554X
• ISBN13: 9781163295540
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"