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Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1

by Charles ELIOT (1862 - 1931)

Eastern Polytheism

Started in 1907, An Historical Sketch was a work in 3 volumes, of which this is the first. The author was a British diplomat posted to Asia and his great work was interrupted by World War I, finally being published in 1921. It has been described as the definitive work on the subject and the style is easy to read and follow.

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Listen next episodes of Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1:
Asoka , Asceticism and Knowledge , Book 2: Early Indian Religion A General View , Book 3: Pali Buddhism , Buddhism in Practice , Church and State , General Characteristics of Indian Religion , Hinduism in Practice , Historical , Interest of Indian Thought for Europe , Life of Buddha Part 3 , Life of Buddha Parts 1 and 2 , Life of Buddha Parts 4 and 5 , Meditation , Monks and Laymen , Morality and Will , Mythology in Hinduism and Buddhism , Public Worship and Ceremonial , Religions of India and Eastern Asia , Religious Life in Pre-Buddhist India , The Buddha Compared to Other Religious Leaders , The Canon Parts 1, 2 and 3 , The Canon Parts 4, 5 and 6 , The Extravagance of Hinduism , The Hindu and Buddhist Scriptures , The Jains , The Origin of Evil , The Teaching of Buddha Part 6 , The Teaching of Buddha Parts 3, 4 and 5 , The Teaching of the Buddha Parts 1 and 2 , The Worship of the Reproductive Forces , Vedic Deities and Sacrifices