Ancient India As Described By Ptolemy (1885)

Ancient India As Described By Ptolemy (1885) is a book written by John Watson McCrindle. The book explores the ancient Indian geography and history as described by the famous Greek geographer, Ptolemy. McCrindle provides an in-depth analysis of Ptolemy's work, which includes descriptions of the Indian subcontinent's physical features, rivers, mountains, and cities. The book also covers Ptolemy's accounts of the political and cultural landscape of ancient India, including its rulers, religions, and languages.McCrindle's book is an essential resource for scholars and students of ancient Indian history, geography, and culture. It provides a unique perspective on the Indian subcontinent's ancient past, as seen through the eyes of a Greek geographer. The book is a valuable addition to any library interested in the history of ancient India and the cross-cultural exchange between the East and West.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.