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Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: This book delves into "The Theogony of the Hindoos" as well as their philosophical systems and cosmogony. It covers a wide array of topics, including an overview of the Hindu religion, the caste system in Hinduism, the ancient roots of the Brahmin religion, and the early advancement of culture and sciences in India. The book also explores various aspects such as Hindu religious practices, epic poetry's role in their religion, the presence of Buddhism, Jainism, and Islamic influences in India, and the initial migration of nations on the planet. This book explores India's historical significance, from Herodotus' account of it as a province under Darius to Alexander the Great's encounters with its rich culture and resistance. Megasthenes and others detail India's 118 kingdoms, the grandeur of cities like Patna, and its opulence. Ibn-Batuta's 14th-century travels reveal India's wealth, while Portuguese exploration and the efforts of missionaries and scholars contribute to our understanding of its history and culture. About The Author: Count Magnus Fredrik Ferdinand Björnstjerna (1779-1847) was a Swedish military general and diplomat. He was an author of 'The British Empire in the East'. He began his military career at a young age, rising to the rank of major during the Finnish War and playing a key role in the Swedish revolution of 1809. He also undertook a secret mission to Napoleon I. Björnstjerna served in various military campaigns, becoming a major general and leading negotiations that resulted in the Convention of Moss in 1814. He later held diplomatic positions, including Swedish Minister Resident in London, and received numerous honors and titles throughout his career. The Title 'The Theogony of the Hindoos With their Systems of Philosophy and Cosmogony, An Essay written/authored/edited by Count M. Björnstjerna', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121281188 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 197 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hinduism, Cosmology. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 197.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: This book delves into "The Theogony of the Hindoos" as well as their philosophical systems and cosmogony. It covers a wide array of topics, including an overview of the Hindu religion, the caste system in Hinduism, the ancient roots of the Brahmin religion, and the early advancement of culture and sciences in India. The book also explores various aspects such as Hindu religious practices, epic poetry's role in their religion, the presence of Buddhism, Jainism, and Islamic influences in India, and the initial migration of nations on the planet. This book explores India's historical significance, from Herodotus' account of it as a province under Darius to Alexander the Great's encounters with its rich culture and resistance. Megasthenes and others detail India's 118 kingdoms, the grandeur of cities like Patna, and its opulence. Ibn-Batuta's 14th-century travels reveal India's wealth, while Portuguese exploration and the efforts of missionaries and scholars contribute to our understanding of its history and culture. About The Author: Count Magnus Fredrik Ferdinand Björnstjerna (1779-1847) was a Swedish military general and diplomat. He was an author of 'The British Empire in the East'. He began his military career at a young age, rising to the rank of major during the Finnish War and playing a key role in the Swedish revolution of 1809. He also undertook a secret mission to Napoleon I. Björnstjerna served in various military campaigns, becoming a major general and leading negotiations that resulted in the Convention of Moss in 1814. He later held diplomatic positions, including Swedish Minister Resident in London, and received numerous honors and titles throughout his career. The Title 'The Theogony of the Hindoos With their Systems of Philosophy and Cosmogony, An Essay written/authored/edited by Count M. Björnstjerna', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121281195 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 197 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hinduism, Cosmology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 197.

1st edn inscribed by author at top edge of title page. 8vo (9 x 5½ ins). Contemporary half calf on marbled paper-laid boards, spine blind ruled in six compartments, marbled edges and endpapers (VG). Pp. [iv] + xii + 258 + [6] blank, with half title, illus with 2 folding maps (small perforation at centre of p. v/vi, no other inscriptions).

1st edition. With 2 large folding maps. Tall 8vo. Contemporary black morocco with marbled paper boards. Joints rubbed and both beginning to split. A very good, clean copy otherwise. xii,258pp. John Murray. London.

First edition in English, published the year before in Swedish as Om Hinduernas théogoni, philosophi och kosmogoni. Also translated into German, this overview of Indian religions, history, and culture reached a wide European audience. General Björnstjerna (1779-1847) was a writer on economics and history who also wrote The British Empire in the East in 1840. Born in Saxony, he joined the King's Guard in Sweden at the age of 14. He served in the Finnish Army's general staff as the head adjutant during the Finnish War, later becoming a major in the Västmanland Regiment. He was also a major figure in the Swedish revolution of 1809 and served as the Swedish Minister in London. Octavo (210 x 135 mm). Contemporary half sheep, marbled sides, flat spine lettered and ruled in gilt, edges sprinkled red. Spine and extremities rubbed, a little stripping to corners, short split to foot of front joint, inner hinges cracked but firm, a few leaves with paper flaws to margins, light foxing to blanks, contents otherwise clean. A very good copy.