Greeks in India: A Survey in Philosophical Understanding [Hardcover]

Demetrios Vassiliades (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2000 | ISBN-10: 8121509211 | ISBN-13: 978-8121509213

This book relates to the history of the ideological presence of the Greeks in India. Unlike previous works, which have been focused on particular historical periods, this study aims to present the literary and religio-philosophic character of the Greeks in India as they interact with the Indians and the Indian culture from the earliest times to the present.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 261 pages
• Publisher: Munshirm Manoharlal Pub Pvt Ltd (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8121509211
• ISBN-13: 978-8121509213
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,519,571 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you ever wanted to know about ancient Indogreeks, August 30, 2000

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This review is from: Greeks in India: A Survey in Philosophical Understanding (Hardcover)

This is a scholarly book on a historical topic that is rather difficult to research. Who were the ancient Indogreeks and what role did they play in history? What were the philosophical analogies between Greece and India? The sources are relatively few and obscure, and there is much speculation on the subject. The author has researched the subject meticulously from ancient Greek and Sanskrit sources.

Several years ago, other historians, such as Tarn, have published on the topic. This is a fresh view with a philosophical twist that deserves study and understanding.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A link between East and West, July 27, 2002

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This review is from: Greeks in India: A Survey in Philosophical Understanding (Hardcover)

This book links the European and Indian Histories from the earliest days up to the present and helped me to understand the connection between Greek and Indian cultures especially during the Indo-Greek kingdoms. The article on Galanos brings new light in the previous researches on the pioneer Greek indologist and the chapter on the contemporary Greeks in India is very balanced and objective. I strongly recommend this book to all those who are interested to learn more about the cultural history of the Greeks in India

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, October 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Greeks in India: A Survey in Philosophical Understanding (Hardcover)

This book covers the entire history of the Greek cultural impact in the Indian civilization. I found it very helpful in understanding the connection between the ancient Greek and Indian philosophies and cultures.