Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern India |
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From these works both frequent and copious quotations have been made ; the Author deeming it preferable to state them in the words of their respective writers than to offer them in his own language . References , however , have in every ...
From these works both frequent and copious quotations have been made ; the Author deeming it preferable to state them in the words of their respective writers than to offer them in his own language . References , however , have in every ...
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In reading the Names of Persons and Places , the Vowels are understood to be pronounced as in the Italian Language . The longer Notes , referred to in the course of this volume , are placed at the end of Vol .
In reading the Names of Persons and Places , the Vowels are understood to be pronounced as in the Italian Language . The longer Notes , referred to in the course of this volume , are placed at the end of Vol .
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One of the names of this country also , is Bharat , from an ancient sovereign whose dominions were so extensive , as , in the hyperbolical language of the east , to obtain for him the title of King of the World .
One of the names of this country also , is Bharat , from an ancient sovereign whose dominions were so extensive , as , in the hyperbolical language of the east , to obtain for him the title of King of the World .
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into English , by Mr. Halhed , and one of the Bhagvat - Geeta , from the Sanscrit language , by Mr. ( now Dr. ) C. Wilkins , were all executed and published under his patronage . * The work thus begun by Mr. Hastings , was successfully ...
into English , by Mr. Halhed , and one of the Bhagvat - Geeta , from the Sanscrit language , by Mr. ( now Dr. ) C. Wilkins , were all executed and published under his patronage . * The work thus begun by Mr. Hastings , was successfully ...
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pervades the whole work ; the style of it has a certain austere majesty , that sounds like the language of legislation , and extorts a respectful awe ; the sentiments of independence on all beings but God , and the harsh admonitions ...
pervades the whole work ; the style of it has a certain austere majesty , that sounds like the language of legislation , and extorts a respectful awe ; the sentiments of independence on all beings but God , and the harsh admonitions ...
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| Title | Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern India |
| Author | Quintin Craufurd |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | T. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 28 Jun 2016 |
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