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The Return of the Buddha: Ancient Symbols for a New Nation 1st edition
Himanshu Prabha Ray
The Return of the Buddha: Ancient Symbols for a New Nation 1st edition
Himanshu Prabha Ray
This book traces the impact of archaeological discoveries in colonial India on the reconstruction of India’s Buddhist past and on the making of a public discourse around it. It also discusses the legacy of Buddhism in the post-independence period, particularly the use of Buddhist symbols in nation-building and constitution-making.
312 pages, black & white illustrations, maps
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | December 11, 2013 |
ISBN13 | 9780415711159 |
Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Pages | 312 |
Dimensions | 224 × 147 × 25 mm · 494 g |
Language | English |
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