An Historical Disquisition Concerning The Knowledge Which The Ancients Had Of India

""An Historical Disquisition Concerning The Knowledge Which The Ancients Had Of India"" is a book written by William Robertson, a Scottish historian, in 1791. The book explores the ancient knowledge and understanding of India by the Greeks, Romans, and other civilizations. Robertson delves into the accounts of various explorers, historians, and travelers, including Alexander the Great, Megasthenes, and Pliny the Elder, to understand the extent of knowledge that existed about India in ancient times. The book also examines the cultural and religious practices of ancient India, including Hinduism and Buddhism, and their impact on the world. Robertson's work is considered a pioneering effort in the study of Indian history and culture and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in the subject.1804. And the Progress of Trade with that Country prior to the Discovery of the Passage to it by the Cape of Good Hope. With an Appendix, Observations on the Civil Policy; the Laws and Judicial Proceedings; the Arts; the Sciences and Religious Institutions, of the Indians.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.