The Buddha and the Sahibs by Charles Allen
The fascinating story of the role played by Britons in uncovering the origins of Buddhism on the Indian subcontinent.
Few books have so succinctly yet accessibly investigated such a lesser-known yet seminally important corner of Indian history * Martin Booth, Sunday Times *
Allen has excelled himself, and this highly cultured and also finely illustrated offering is a thoroughly absorbing distraction * Justin Wintle, Financial Times *
In the nineteenth century, a group of enthusiastic Europeans. . set about unearthing evidence in India of ancient Buddhist teachings. Their fascinating story is told by Allen in an intriguing mixture of part detective work and part evocative storytelling * Daily Express *
Allen has excelled himself, and this highly cultured and also finely illustrated offering is a thoroughly absorbing distraction * Justin Wintle, Financial Times *
In the nineteenth century, a group of enthusiastic Europeans. . set about unearthing evidence in India of ancient Buddhist teachings. Their fascinating story is told by Allen in an intriguing mixture of part detective work and part evocative storytelling * Daily Express *
Charles Allen made his reputation with his celebrated oral histories, starting with Plain Tales from the Raj, which has now sold over 250 000 copies. His most recent book was Soldier Sahibs, which the Sunday Times called 'magnificent' and the Daily Telegraph 'marvellous'.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780719554285 |
| ISBN 10 | 0719554284 |
| Title | The Buddha and the Sahibs |
| Author | Charles Allen |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2003-08-07 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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