Origin and Growth of Caste in India (C. B.C. 2000-300) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781406797121)

Originally published in 1931, this is a systematic and comprehensive history of caste in India and its influence on Hindu law, social institutions and society as a whole. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: The Caste System Caste in the Rigveda Caste during the Brahmana Period Caste in the Sutras Caste in the Sutras Continued Appendix Verifications from Non-Brahmanical Writings Caste in Early Buddhist Literature Caste in Greek Accounts Bibliography

Author: Nripendra Kumar Dutt
ISBN-10: 140679712X
ISBN-13: 9781406797121
Publisher: Hesperides Press
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2006
Pages: 324
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.73d