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The Legend of King Asoka: A Study and Translation of the Asokavadana
Hardback
Main Details
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The Legend of King Asoka: A Study and Translation of the Asokavadana
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John S. Strong
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Series | Princeton Legacy Library |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:350 | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Buddhism |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691634050
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Classifications | Dewey:294.309 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
19 April 2016 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
An English translation of the Asokavadana text, the Sanskrit version of the legend of King Asoka, first written in the second century A.D. Emperor of India during the third century B.C. and one of the most important rulers in the history of Buddhism, Asoka has hitherto been studied in the West primarily from his edicts and rock inscriptions in many
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