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On Alexander’s Track to the Indus

Personal Narrative of Explorations on the North-West Frontier of India

By: Sir Aurel Stein

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On Alexander’s Track to the Indus

Personal Narrative of Explorations on the North-West Frontier of India

By: Sir Aurel Stein

On Alexander’s Track to the Indus, first published in 1929, is Aurel Stein’s account of the expeditions he mounted following in the footsteps of Alexander the Great during the triumphant invasion that, interestingly, left not a trace in Indian literature or tradition. Stein’s account has justifiably achieved cult status for the dangers and hardships encountered during his own expeditions; for the light it sheds on Alexander’s invasions, and the wonders of Stein’s discoveries (such as Alexander’s Aornos); the illumination it offers on all fields of interest from archaeology to Indian literary culture, Graeco-Buddhist art and the spread of Buddhism right across Asia. The remarkable Aurel Stein communicates his passions and enthusiasms effortlessly to the fortunate reader of this classic. “Stein has a claim to be called the greatest archaeologist-explorer of all: read this and you’ll see why”—Michael Wood Richly illustrated throughout with maps and black-and-white photographs.

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Pickle Partners Publishing

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1787202615

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9781787202610

The Travels of Marco Polo

The Complete Yule-Cordier Edition : Including the Unabridged Third Edition (1903) of Henry Yule's Annotated Translation, as Revised by Henri Cordier, Together with Cordier's Later Volume of Notes and Addenda (1920).

By: Marco Polo,Sir Henry Yule,Henri Cordier

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The Travels of Marco Polo

By: Marco Polo,Sir Henry Yule,Henri Cordier

A vast treasury of invaluable observations on the peoples and geography of the Near East and Asia in the 13th century. Detailed descriptions of cities, customs, laws, crops, animals, politicals, more.

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899

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Courier Corporation

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0486275876

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9780486275871

Hinduism And Buddhism An Historical Sketch Vol. 3

By: Sir Charles Eliot

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Hinduism And Buddhism An Historical Sketch Vol. 3

By: Sir Charles Eliot

Sir Charles Eliot's "Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3" is a gigantic work that provides a comprehensive analysis of the origins, development, and historical circumstances of Hinduism and Buddhism. This scholarly masterwork demonstrates Eliot's remarkable comprehension of both of the main Asian religions and their effect on Indian and global cultures and society. Volume 3 dives into Hinduism's ancient roots, chronicling its development from the earliest Vedic traditions to the diverse and multifaceted belief systems which developed over time. He explores Hinduism's philosophical, mythical, and ritual parts, providing readers an in-depth knowledge of its many customs and beliefs. Furthermore, the book exhaustively traces Buddhism's rise, its founder, Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), and the spread of this transforming spiritual movement throughout Asia. Eliot investigates not only the tenets and customs of Buddhism, but also its historical relationships with Hinduism and the larger social milieu. Some stories are brutal and weird, while others creep up on you and draw you in slowly. This version of "Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3" is both modern and legible, with an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript.

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596

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BoD – Books on Demand

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9359326186

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9789359326184

The Religion of Tibet

By: Charles Bell,Sir Charles Alfred Bell

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The Religion of Tibet

By: Charles Bell,Sir Charles Alfred Bell

Incl. illust. and maps - Buddhism, China, Tibet, History

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366

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Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

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8120810503

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9788120810501

Alexander the Great

By: Sir W. W. Tarn

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Alexander the Great

By: Sir W. W. Tarn

‘Tarn’s Alexander the Great, first published in 1948, has become a classic and its importance for subsequent Alexander studies can hardly be exaggerated. Based on a lifetime’s work and elegantly and persuasively written, both volumes evoked immediate admiration—and very soon sharp reaction. Little has in fact appeared on Alexander over the last thirty years that has not been directly related to Tarn’s book. Especially Volume II, with its detailed analysis of the sources and discussion of the main historical cruces—such as Cleitarchus’ date, the status of the Greek cities, Alexander’s deification, his supposed plans for a world-kingdom and the famous thesis that he sought to realise the ‘brotherhood of mankind’-has itself inspired scores of books and articles. For the scholar both volumes are indispensable and their reappearance is to be warmly welcomed.’—FRANK W. WALBANK ‘The appearance of Tarn’s Alexander...is an epoch-making event, in the strictest sense of the words. Every serious student of Alexander, probably for generations, will have to start from Tarn’s analysis of the sources and discussion of the chief problems of the narrative; and any writer on Alexander who did not enjoy the advantage of being able to consult this work will regret it. These volumes contain the distilled and matured results of a great scholar’s lifelong devotion to his great subject.’—Journal of Hellenic Studies 1948

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Pickle Partners Publishing

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1787208435

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9781787208438

Hinduism and Buddhism: An Historical Sketch (Complete)

By: Sir Charles Eliot

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Hinduism and Buddhism: An Historical Sketch (Complete)

By: Sir Charles Eliot

Probably the first thought which will occur to the reader who is acquainted with the matters treated in this work will be that the subject is too large. A history of Hinduism or Buddhism or even of both within the frontiers of India may be a profitable though arduous task, but to attempt a historical sketch of the two faiths in their whole duration and extension over Eastern Asia is to choose a scene unsuited to any canvas which can be prepared at the present day. Not only is the breadth of the landscape enormous but in some places it is crowded with details which cannot be omitted while in others the principal features are hidden by a mist which obscures the unity and connection of the whole composition. No one can feel these difficulties more than I do myself or approach his work with more diffidence, yet I venture to think that wide surveys may sometimes be useful and are needed in the present state of oriental studies. For the reality of Indian influence in Asia—from Japan to the frontiers of Persia, from Manchuria to Java, from Burma to Mongolia—is undoubted and the influence is one. You cannot separate Hinduism from Buddhism, for without it Hinduism could not have assumed its medieval shape and some forms of Buddhism, such as Lamaism, countenance Brahmanic deities and ceremonies, while in Java and Camboja the two religions were avowedly combined and declared to be the same. Neither is it convenient to separate the fortunes of Buddhism and Hinduism outside India from their history within it, for although the importance of Buddhism depends largely on its foreign conquests, the forms which it assumed in its new territories can be understood only by reference to the religious condition of India at the periods when successive missions were despatched.

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Library of Alexandria

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1465528741

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9781465528742

On Alexander’s Track to the Indus

Personal Narrative of Explorations on the North-West Frontier of India

By: Sir Aurel Stein

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Personal Narrative of Explorations on the North-West Frontier of India

By: Sir Aurel Stein

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Hellenistic Naval and Military Developments

By: Sir W. W. Tarn

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Hellenistic Naval and Military Developments

By: Sir W. W. Tarn

First published in 1930, this is a collection of essays by the noted classical scholar W. W. Tarn, originally delivered as Lees Knowles Lectures in Military History at Trinity College, Cambridge. Tarn draws on a range of sources to trace the history and development of warfare in the Hellenistic period, with particular emphasis on military strategy under Alexander the Great. The first lecture outlines the role of infantry, analysing the weaponry used in various battles. In the second lecture, Tarn examines the development of cavalry, its history in Macedonia, Thessaly and Iran, and its use of elephants and camels. The final lecture explores improvements in siege and naval methods, with particular attention to advancements in artillery. Providing valuable insight into a period of extensive military innovation, this book gives an overview of the military and naval arts and sciences of the Hellenistic era.

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1787208443

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9781787208445

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On Alexander’s Track to the Indus

On Alexander’s Track to the Indus

The Travels of Marco Polo

The Travels of Marco Polo

Hinduism And Buddhism An Historical Sketch Vol. 3

Hinduism And Buddhism An Historical Sketch Vol. 3

The Religion of Tibet

The Religion of Tibet

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

Hinduism and Buddhism: An Historical Sketch (Complete)

Hinduism and Buddhism: An Historical Sketch (Complete)

On Alexander’s Track to the Indus

On Alexander’s Track to the Indus

Hellenistic Naval and Military Developments

Hellenistic Naval and Military Developments

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