Ancient India As Described By Ptolemy (1885) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436777292)

Ancient India As Described By Ptolemy (1885) is a book written by John Watson McCrindle. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient geography and history of India as described by the Greek astronomer and geographer, Claudius Ptolemy. Ptolemy's work, the Geographia, is one of the most important sources of information about ancient India, and McCrindle's book provides a detailed analysis of Ptolemy's descriptions of the Indian subcontinent. The book covers topics such as the geography, climate, and natural resources of India, as well as its political and social history. McCrindle also provides a detailed analysis of Ptolemy's maps of India, which are considered to be some of the most accurate ancient maps of the region. Overall, Ancient India As Described By Ptolemy is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and geography of ancient India, and it remains a valuable resource for scholars and researchers today.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: John Watson McCrindle
ISBN-10: 1436777291
ISBN-13: 9781436777292
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 392
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d