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The Edicts of Asoka

The Edicts of Asoka

Smith, Vincent Arthur

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesBuddhismGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1162978600
ISBN13: 9781162978604
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Edicts of Asoka is a book written by Vincent A. Smith that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the edicts issued by the Indian emperor Asoka during his reign from 268 to 232 BCE. Asoka was one of the most powerful and influential rulers of ancient India, and his edicts were instrumental in shaping the political, social, and religious landscape of the country.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Asoka's edicts, including their historical context, their content and significance, and their impact on Indian society. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including inscriptions, manuscripts, and other historical documents, to provide a nuanced and insightful analysis of Asoka's edicts.The book also includes a detailed introduction that provides background information on Asoka's life and reign, as well as a glossary of key terms and concepts. Overall, The Edicts of Asoka is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient India and the legacy of one of its most important rulers.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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