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The Classical Accounts of India: The Greek & Roman Accounts of Ancient India
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| Author:
Ramesh Chandra Majumdar
| Language:
English
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Paperback
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The Classical Accounts of India is a collection of English translations of historical accounts written by ancient scholars and explorers such as Herodotus, Megasthenes, Arrian, Strabo, Pliny, Ptolemy, and others. This compilation, curated by Dr. R. C. Majumdar, includes maps, editorial notes, comments, analysis, and an introduction to provide context and insights.
The book is designed to be a comprehensive and accessible resource for those interested in the history and culture of India. It brings together translations that are often difficult to find, making them available in a single, affordable volume. The inclusion of an exhaustive index of proper names further facilitates easy reference to the people and places mentioned in these classical texts.
Dr. Majumdar’s work helps bridge the gap between ancient historical writings and modern readers, offering a valuable tool for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich history of India as seen through the eyes of ancient observers. This edition was first published in 1960 by Firma K. L. Mukhopadhyay in Calcutta, India.
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The Classical Accounts of India is a collection of English translations of historical accounts written by ancient scholars and explorers such as Herodotus, Megasthenes, Arrian, Strabo, Pliny, Ptolemy, and others. This compilation, curated by Dr. R. C. Majumdar, includes maps, editorial notes, comments, analysis, and an introduction to provide context and insights.
The book is designed to be a comprehensive and accessible resource for those interested in the history and culture of India. It brings together translations that are often difficult to find, making them available in a single, affordable volume. The inclusion of an exhaustive index of proper names further facilitates easy reference to the people and places mentioned in these classical texts.
Dr. Majumdar’s work helps bridge the gap between ancient historical writings and modern readers, offering a valuable tool for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich history of India as seen through the eyes of ancient observers. This edition was first published in 1960 by Firma K. L. Mukhopadhyay in Calcutta, India.
About Author
Ramesh Chandra Majumdar, born on December 4, 1888, in Khandarpara, Faridpur, Bengal (now in Bangladesh), was a distinguished Indian historian whose work spanned a broad range of historical themes, from ancient India to Southeast Asia. He graduated with Honors in History from Presidency College in 1909 and completed his MA at Calcutta University in 1911. Majumdar began his historical research under MM Haraprasad Shastri, earning the Premchand Roychand studentship in 1912 for his dissertation on the Andhra-Kusana Period. His scholarly journey began with the publication of his PhD thesis, Corporate Life in Ancient India, in 1919, marking the start of a prolific career that included significant contributions such as Early History of Bengal (1924) and Champa (1927).
Majumdar's academic career was marked by his exploration of Southeast Asian Studies, where his travels through Europe and Southeast Asia resulted in authoritative works like Hindu Colonies in the Far East (1944, revised in 1963). He served as Vice-Chancellor of Dacca University from 1936 to 1942, during which he initiated a comprehensive history of Bengal. His magnum opus, the eleven-volume series History and Culture of the Indian People, involved collaboration with 75 scholars and exemplified his dedication to preserving India's historical and cultural legacy. Holding prestigious positions, including at Benares Hindu University and as a Visiting Professor at the Universities of Chicago and Pennsylvania, Majumdar continued to influence historical discourse until his passing on February 11, 1980, in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Majumdar's academic career was marked by his exploration of Southeast Asian Studies, where his travels through Europe and Southeast Asia resulted in authoritative works like Hindu Colonies in the Far East (1944, revised in 1963). He served as Vice-Chancellor of Dacca University from 1936 to 1942, during which he initiated a comprehensive history of Bengal. His magnum opus, the eleven-volume series History and Culture of the Indian People, involved collaboration with 75 scholars and exemplified his dedication to preserving India's historical and cultural legacy. Holding prestigious positions, including at Benares Hindu University and as a Visiting Professor at the Universities of Chicago and Pennsylvania, Majumdar continued to influence historical discourse until his passing on February 11, 1980, in Kolkata, West Bengal.
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