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The Return of the Buddha: Ancient Symbols for a New Nation 1st edition
Ray, Himanshu Prabha (Distant Worlds Programme, Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany.)
The Return of the Buddha: Ancient Symbols for a New Nation 1st edition
Ray, Himanshu Prabha (Distant Worlds Programme, Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany.)
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 |