Asoka

by Radhakumud Mookerji

About The Authored by Radhakumud Mookerji, this comprehensive work delves deeply into the remarkable reign of King Asoka, portraying him as a humanitarian, astute statesman, effective administrator, social reformer, and champion of truth and order. It offers rich insights into the social and cultural milieu of his time, organized into eight chapters exploring his early life, family, governance, religion, monuments, societal conditions, and inscriptions. Additionally, supplementary appendices tackle Asokan chronology, script, dialect, and grammar, enriching the reader's understanding of this influential historical figure. About The Radha Kumud Mukherjee (1884–1963) was an Indian historian and nationalist during the British colonial era. He obtained his doctorate from the University of Calcutta in 1905 and taught at the Bengal National College. Mukherjee served in various academic roles at universities in Benares, Mysore, and Lucknow. Notably, he advocated for the concept of Greater India and authored "Indian A History of Seaborne Trade and Maritime Activity of the Indians from the Earliest Times" in 1912. Recognized with the Padma Bhushan in 1957, his notable works include "Men and Thought in Ancient India" and "Nationalism in Hindu Culture." The Title 'Asoka written/authored/edited by Radhakumud Mookerji', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362080929 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 325 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Ancient History, Indian History, Asian History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms

325 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1962

About the author

1884-1964

Reviews

[Rudradeep Mukherjee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book on Ashoka, his edicts/pillars, Buddhist legends surrounding him, chronology of his deeds and anecdotes. The author does a remarkable job of painfully analyzing the language of inscriptions and other commentaries on the same.

It deserves a longer review but will keep it aside for the time being.