Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1
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Charles Eliot
(4,214 Sterne; 7 Bewertungen)
Started in 1907, An Historical Sketch was a work in 3 volumes, of which this is the first. The author was a British diplomat posted to Asia and his great work was interrupted by World War I, finally being published in 1921. It has been described as the definitive work on the subject and the style is easy to read and follow. (21 hr 14 min)
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Disappointing
Reader101
(2 Sterne)
A lot of stuff is inaccurate and lacks factual evidence. In the chapter on origin of hinduism the author tells what hinduism is but doesn't say much about its origin. It would have been better if the chronology was somehow maintained in the book. I had high hopes but was disappointed in the end.
Arturo Macias
(4 Sterne)
The book is clear and detailed, an introduction to India religious landscape. It is well declamated. On the other hand is slightly dry, and too detailed. Interesting but sometimes too long a bit boring.