Indian antiquities, or, Dissertations, relative to the ancient geographical divisions, the pure system of primeval theology, the grand code of civil laws, the original form of government, and the various and profound literature of Hindostan : compared throughout with the religion, laws, government and literature of Persia, Egypt, and Greece : the whole intended as introductory to, and illustrative of, the history of Hindostan - vols. 3, 4 & 5

Maurice, Thomas, 1754-1824, [publisher]

Published by London : printed for the author and sold by P. Elmsley in the Strand, 1793

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Poor binding set with wear, tear and dust-dulling as with age. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 3 v. : ill., folding plates, maps ; 22 cm. Contents; Vol. 3. In which the Indian theology is continued, and the sacred edifices and symbolical rites of Hindostan and Egypt are compared. Vol. 4. In which the Oriental triads of deity are extensively investigated. Vol. 5. In which the investigation of the Oriental triads of deity is continued; and the horrible penances of the Indian devotees are detailed. Subjects; India - Early works to 1800. Theology - India - Early works to 1800. Hinduism - Early works to 1800. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Indian antiquities, or, Dissertations, relative to the ancient geographical divisions, the pure system of primeval theology, the grand code of civil laws, the original form of government, and the various and profound literature of Hindostan : compared throughout with the religion, laws, government and literature of Persia, Egypt, and Greece : the whole intended as introductory to, and illustrative of, the history of Hindostan - vols. 3, 4 & 5
• Publisher: London : printed for the author and sold by P. Elmsley in the Strand
• Publication Date: 1793
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Weight: 1 kilogram