The Life of Buddha

by Edward J. Thomas

Overview

Originally published between 1920-70,The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing. It was published at a formative time within the social sciences, and during a period of decisive historical discovery. The aim of the general editor, C.K. Ogden, was to summarize the most up to date findings and theories of historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and sociologists. This reprinted material is available as a set or in the following groupings:
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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415155953
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/20/1997
Series:	History of Civilization
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	332
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1: The Ancestry Of Buddha; 2: The Home And Family Of Buddha; 3: The Birth Of Buddha; 4: Infancy And Youth; 5: The Great Renunciation; 6: Austerities And Enlightenment; 7: The First Preaching; 8: Spread Of The Doctrine; 9: Legends Of The Twenty Years' Wandering; 10: Rival Schools. Devadatta And Aj?tasattu; 11: The Last Days; 12: The Order; 13: Buddhism As A Religion; 14: Buddhism As A Philosophy; 15: Buddha And Myth; 16: Buddha and history; 17: Buddhism and christianity