A View of the History, Literature, and Religion of the Hindoos (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108008242)

William Ward's account of the Hindu communities among whom he served as a Baptist missionary in Serampore in West Bengal was first published in 1811 and reprinted in this third edition in 1817. It was an extremely influential work that shaped British views of the newly defined entity of 'Hinduism' in the early nineteenth century. Ward and his fellow missionaries promoted social reforms and education, establishing the Serampore Mission Press in 1800 and Serampore College in 1818. Ward devoted twenty years to compiling his study of Hindu literature, history, mythology and religion, which was eventually published in four volumes. It provided richly detailed information, and was regarded as authoritative for the next fifty years. It is still an important source for researchers in areas including Indian history, British colonialism, Orientalism and religious studies. Volume 4 includes translations from Hindu sacred texts and philosophical writings, and Ward's own reflections on education.

Author: William Ward,Ward William
ISBN-10: 1108008240
ISBN-13: 9781108008242
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/25/2010
Pages: 568
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.57lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.27d