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Asoka: The Buddhist Emperor of India

Asoka: The Buddhist Emperor of India

Smith, Vincent Arthur

Hardcover

Religious BiographiesOccultBuddhism

ISBN10: 054809411X
ISBN13: 9780548094112
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 232
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Asoka: The Buddhist Emperor of India is a historical book written by Vincent A. Smith. The book is a detailed account of the life and reign of Emperor Asoka, who ruled India during the Mauryan dynasty from 268 to 232 BCE. Asoka is known as one of the greatest emperors of India, who converted to Buddhism and propagated the religion throughout his empire.The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Asoka's life, including his early years, his rise to power, and his conversion to Buddhism. It also explores his policies and achievements, such as his efforts to promote peace and non-violence, his support for social welfare, and his role in spreading Buddhism beyond India's borders.The author uses a range of primary and secondary sources to provide a detailed and engaging account of Asoka's life and reign. The book is ideal for anyone interested in Indian history, Buddhism, or ancient empires. It is also a valuable resource for scholars and students of history, religion, and politics. Overall, Asoka: The Buddhist Emperor of India is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the life and legacy of one of India's greatest emperors.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.

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