Ashoka and the Maurya Dynasty : The History and Legacy of Ancient India's Greatest Empire Hardback
by Colleen Taylor Sen
Part of the Dynasties series
Hardback
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At its peak in 250 BCE the Maurya Empire was the wealthiest and largest empire in the world, extending across much of modern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
In this book Colleen Taylor Sen explores the life, achievements and legacy of the Maurya emperor Ashoka, one of the greatest leaders in Indian history.
The book relates how, after a bloody war in 261 bce, Ashoka renounced violence and spent the rest of his life promoting religious tolerance, animal rights, environmental protection, peace and multiculturalism – a policy he called Dhamma. This well-illustrated book explores the legacy and influence of the Mauryas in politics throughout Southeast Asia, China and India, as well as in contemporary popular culture.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:296 pages, 62 illustrations, 20 in colour
- Publisher:Reaktion Books
- Publication Date:15/08/2022
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- ISBN:9781789145960
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Information
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:296 pages, 62 illustrations, 20 in colour
- Publisher:Reaktion Books
- Publication Date:15/08/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9781789145960
