John Dowson

A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A classic in its field, Dowson's authoritative dictionary covers every aspect of Hinduism, India's complex polytheistic religion and philosophy. This A to Z referencean invaluable resource for students and scholarscontains at-your-fingertips entries for most every individual, deity, event, location, and concept in Hindu mythology, religion, geography, history and literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Barnes & Noble
• Seitenzahl: 436
• Altersempfehlung: ab 0 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781411448728
• Artikelnr.: 50389721

Autorenporträt

John Dowson (18201881) was a noted British scholar of Hinduism. He taught in India for much of his life. His book A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology remains one of the most authoritative and complete works on the topic. Professor Dowson was also the editor of The History of India, As Told by Its Own Historians.