Description

Ancient India As Described By Megasthenes And Arrian (1877) is a book written by John Watson McCrindle. The book is a comprehensive study of ancient India as described by two Greek historians, Megasthenes and Arrian. The author has translated and analyzed the accounts of these two historians who visited India during the Mauryan Empire. The book provides a detailed account of the geography, society, religion, and politics of ancient India. It also covers the Mauryan dynasty, the reign of Chandragupta Maurya, and the life and teachings of the famous Indian emperor, Ashoka. The book is an essential resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient India. It is written in easy-to-understand language and provides a fascinating insight into the ancient Indian civilization.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.