Publisher's Synopsis
Asoka: The Buddhist Emperor of India is a historical account written by Vincent A. Smith that chronicles the life and reign of Emperor Asoka, who ruled India during the Mauryan Empire from 268 to 232 BCE. The book explores Asoka's early life, his rise to power, and his conversion to Buddhism, which led to his adoption of a policy of non-violence and social welfare. The author also delves into Asoka's military campaigns, his efforts to spread Buddhism throughout India and beyond, and his contributions to the development of Indian art and culture. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Asoka's reign and its impact on Indian history and culture, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Indian history, Buddhism, or political and social change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
