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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
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | February 1, 2016 |
ISBN13 | 9781138663947 |
Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Pages | 312 |
Dimensions | 138 × 216 × 17 mm · 362 g |
Language | English |
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