The Origins and Development of Classical Hinduism (Oxford India Paperbacks) - Softcover

Basham, A L

9780195630855: The Origins and Development of Classical Hinduism (Oxford India Paperbacks)

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ISBN 10: 0195630858 ISBN 13: 9780195630855

Publisher: OUP India, 2003

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The late A L Basham was one of the world's foremost scholars of ancient Indian culture and religion. His account of the origins and development of classical Hinduism, compiled and expanded posthumously, represents a lifetime of study and reflection on the subject. This is the first reissue of the original hardcover in Oxford India Paperbacks format.

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Written from much the same clear historical perspective as The Wonder That was India --Journal of Asian Studies

The Complex subjects and issues involved are presented in (a) lucid, balanced and authoritative manner. --Journal of the American Oriental Society

Clear and lucid, and it is enhanced by wonderful examples...of Hinud art. --Choice

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Arthur Basham (1914-86) was one of the world's foremost scholars of ancient Indian culture and religion. His account of the origins and development of classical Hinduism compiled and expanded posthumously, represents a lifetime of sturdy and reflection on the subject.

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