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| Sources of Indian Tradition, Vol. 1: From the Beginning to 1800 (Introduction to Oriental Civilizations) | 
 enlarge | Creator: Ainslee Embree
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 269372
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 547
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.6 x 1.7
ISBN: 0231066511
Dewey Decimal Number: 954
EAN: 9780231066518
ASIN: 0231066511
Publication Date: April 15, 1988
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A great reference book on India August 12, 2000
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
India has one of the richest and most intricate cultures in the world. Imagine a book that compiled all the ancient sources of this culture into a single volume. This book is as close to that ideal as possible. This volume covers India from pre-historic times until the mid 18th century. It includes selections from the Vedas and the Upanishads, foundational Hindu texts; selections from important Jain texts; and selections from early Theravadan and Mahayanan Buddhist texts. It them embarks on an elaborate discussion of Hinduism, organized on the four goals of life -- *dharma*, *artha*, *kama*, and *moksha* (the section on *moksha* contains selections from the *Bhagavad Gita*, other scriptures, and the writings of mystics & saints). The last section of the anthology is a detailed treatment of the Muslims period in India, from the 13th to the 18th centuries. Overall, this is an invaluable sourcebook for anyone who wants to know more about the history of India.
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