An Historical Disquisition Concerning The Knowledge Which The Ancients Had Of India (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425481100)

""An Historical Disquisition Concerning The Knowledge Which The Ancients Had Of India"" is a book written by William Robertson, a Scottish historian, in 1791. The book explores the knowledge that the ancient civilizations had of India, including the Greeks, Romans, and Persians. Robertson delves into the various sources of information that these civilizations had about India, including trade routes, travelers, and ambassadors. He also examines the accuracy of their knowledge and the misconceptions that they had about the country. The book provides a detailed account of the ancient world's perception of India and its culture, religion, and society. Robertson's work is considered an important contribution to the study of ancient history and the history of India.1804. And the Progress of Trade with that Country prior to the Discovery of the Passage to it by the Cape of Good Hope. With an Appendix, Observations on the Civil Policy; the Laws and Judicial Proceedings; the Arts; the Sciences and Religious Institutions, of the Indians.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.

Author: William Robertson
ISBN-10: 1425481108
ISBN-13: 9781425481100
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/23/2005
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d