Basham, A. L. (Arthur Llewellyn)
Overview
| Works: | 155 works in 798 publications in 13 languages and 10,197 library holdings |
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| Genres: | History Encyclopedias Conference papers and proceedings Bibliography Biography Records and correspondence Sources Criticism, interpretation, etc Drama Dictionaries |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Honoree, Author of introduction, Other, Compiler, Contributor, wpr, Correspondent, Recipient |
| Classifications: | DS425, 954 |
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Most widely held works about
A. L Basham
- Professor A.L. Basham, my Guruji and problems and perspectives of ancient Indian history and culture by Sachindra Kumar Maity( Book )
- Suffolk to Sydney 1857 : Basham history by Dorothy McIntyre( Book )
- Arthur ("Da") Basham : autobiography by A. L Basham( Book )
- India, history and thought : essays in honor of A.L. Basham by S. N Mukherjee( Book )
- Papers by W. Norman Brown( )
- Memoirs by A. L Basham( )
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Most widely held works by
A. L Basham
The wonder that was India; a survey of the culture of the Indian sub-continent before the coming of the Muslims by
A. L Basham(
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239 editions published between 1945 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 3,268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book is intended for Westerners & is a sympathetic introduction to Indian culture. It includes a chronology from 3000 BC-1565 AD. The political life & thought, society, religion, arts, language & literature are thoroughly covered
239 editions published between 1945 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 3,268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book is intended for Westerners & is a sympathetic introduction to Indian culture. It includes a chronology from 3000 BC-1565 AD. The political life & thought, society, religion, arts, language & literature are thoroughly covered
The little clay cart : an English translation of the Mṛcchakaṭika of Śūdraka, as adapted for the stage by
Śūdraka(
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6 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 1,398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An English translation of a well-known Sanskrit play which revolves around the romantic theme of the love of a high-born man for a courtesan
6 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 1,398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An English translation of a well-known Sanskrit play which revolves around the romantic theme of the love of a high-born man for a courtesan
A Cultural history of India by
A. L Basham(
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68 editions published between 1975 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains over thirty essays in which scholars examine various aspects of culture in the history of India, covering religion, philosophy, society, literature and art, and science, grouped in the categories of ancient heritage, the age of Muslim dominance, and the coming of the West
68 editions published between 1975 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains over thirty essays in which scholars examine various aspects of culture in the history of India, covering religion, philosophy, society, literature and art, and science, grouped in the categories of ancient heritage, the age of Muslim dominance, and the coming of the West
The origins and development of classical Hinduism by
A. L Basham(
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29 editions published between 1989 and 2010 in English and held by 1,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The late A.L. Basham was one of the world's foremost authorities on ancient Indian culture and religion. Modelled on his monumental work The Wonder That Was India, this account of the origins and development of classical Hinduism represents a lifetime of reflection on the subject, and offers an intriguing introduction to one of the richest of all Asian traditions. Synthesizing Basham's great knowledge of the art, architecture, literature, and religion of South Asia, this concise history traces the spiritual life of India from the time of the Indus Culture (around 2700 B.C.E) through the crystallization of classical Hinduism in the first centuries of the common era. It chronicles as well the rise of other mystical and ascetic traditions, such as Buddhism and Jainism, and follows Hinduism's later incarnations in the West, making it an especially comprehensive introduction to the subject. Unlike Christianity or Islam, Hinduism was not inspired by single great prophet but rather evolved organically. The wide range of influences and sources--along with the great number of sacred texts in ancient languages--can make the Hindu system of faith and practice seem almost impenetrable to the uninitiated. With its vivid presentation of Hinduism's sources--from the warrior Aryans to the wandering ascetics--and its clearly written explanations and analyses of the major Hindu texts--among them the Rg-veda, the Brahmanas, Upanishads, and the Mahabharata and Ramayana--The Origins of Classical Hinduism clarifies much of Hinduism's enduring mystique. With an especially helpful bibliography, numerous illustrations of Hindu art never before published, and a lucid, accessible style, this book is must reading for anyone who has ever been intrigued by this fascinating religion
29 editions published between 1989 and 2010 in English and held by 1,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The late A.L. Basham was one of the world's foremost authorities on ancient Indian culture and religion. Modelled on his monumental work The Wonder That Was India, this account of the origins and development of classical Hinduism represents a lifetime of reflection on the subject, and offers an intriguing introduction to one of the richest of all Asian traditions. Synthesizing Basham's great knowledge of the art, architecture, literature, and religion of South Asia, this concise history traces the spiritual life of India from the time of the Indus Culture (around 2700 B.C.E) through the crystallization of classical Hinduism in the first centuries of the common era. It chronicles as well the rise of other mystical and ascetic traditions, such as Buddhism and Jainism, and follows Hinduism's later incarnations in the West, making it an especially comprehensive introduction to the subject. Unlike Christianity or Islam, Hinduism was not inspired by single great prophet but rather evolved organically. The wide range of influences and sources--along with the great number of sacred texts in ancient languages--can make the Hindu system of faith and practice seem almost impenetrable to the uninitiated. With its vivid presentation of Hinduism's sources--from the warrior Aryans to the wandering ascetics--and its clearly written explanations and analyses of the major Hindu texts--among them the Rg-veda, the Brahmanas, Upanishads, and the Mahabharata and Ramayana--The Origins of Classical Hinduism clarifies much of Hinduism's enduring mystique. With an especially helpful bibliography, numerous illustrations of Hindu art never before published, and a lucid, accessible style, this book is must reading for anyone who has ever been intrigued by this fascinating religion
The concise encyclopedia of living faiths by
R. C Zaehner(
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16 editions published between 1957 and 1971 in English and held by 710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published between 1957 and 1971 in English and held by 710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
History and doctrines of the Ājīvikas; a vanished Indian religion by
A. L Basham(
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37 editions published between 1900 and 2009 in English and German and held by 353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The first part covers the history of this religion of India, a small offshoot of Hinduism, from its founding in the 6th century B.C. through the last mention of it in the late 15th century; the second part discusses their doctrines
37 editions published between 1900 and 2009 in English and German and held by 353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The first part covers the history of this religion of India, a small offshoot of Hinduism, from its founding in the 6th century B.C. through the last mention of it in the late 15th century; the second part discusses their doctrines
Aspects of ancient Indian culture by
A. L Basham(
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16 editions published between 1963 and 1970 in English and held by 344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published between 1963 and 1970 in English and held by 344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La Civilisation de l'Inde ancienne by
A. L Basham(
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51 editions published between 1954 and 2014 in 10 languages and held by 219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
51 editions published between 1954 and 2014 in 10 languages and held by 219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Papers on the date of Kaniska. Submitted to the Conference on the Date of Kaniṣka. London, 20-22 April, 1960 by
A. L Basham(
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19 editions published between 1968 and 1969 in English and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1968 and 1969 in English and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studies in Indian history and culture by
A. L Basham(
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10 editions published in 1964 in English and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 1964 in English and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Civilizations of Monsoon Asia by
A. L Basham(
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18 editions published between 1974 and 1987 in English and held by 125 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1974 and 1987 in English and held by 125 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
India, history and thought : essays in honor of A.L. Basham by
S. N Mukherjee(
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9 editions published between 1979 and 1982 in English and Italian and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1979 and 1982 in English and Italian and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kingship in Asia and early America : XXX International Congress of Human Sciences in Asia and North Africa by International Congress of Human Sciences in Asia and North Africa(
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9 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studies in orientology : essays in memory of Prof. A.L. Basham by
A. L Basham(
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7 editions published in 1988 in English and Italian and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Festschrift honoring Arthur Llewellyn Basham, 1914-1986, indologist; comprises articles chiefly on India
7 editions published in 1988 in English and Italian and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Festschrift honoring Arthur Llewellyn Basham, 1914-1986, indologist; comprises articles chiefly on India
The illustrated cultural history of India(
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3 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 74 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this book, scholars of India's past provide an engaging yet informed account of its cultural history. Adapted from the classic work A Cultural History of India, this illustrated edition makes the rich history of Indian art, architecture, philosophy, religion, music and literature available to a wider audience, including young readers."--Publisher description
3 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 74 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this book, scholars of India's past provide an engaging yet informed account of its cultural history. Adapted from the classic work A Cultural History of India, this illustrated edition makes the rich history of Indian art, architecture, philosophy, religion, music and literature available to a wider audience, including young readers."--Publisher description
The Sharqi Sultanate of Jaunpur : a political & cultural history by
Mian Muhammad Saeed(
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3 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The father of the nation : life and message of Mahatma Gandhi by
A. L Basham(
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5 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 66 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 66 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sources of Indian tradition by
Wm. Theodore De Bary(
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23 editions published between 1958 and 1970 in English and Spanish and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Since 1958 Sources of Indian Tradition has been one of the most important and widely used texts on civilization in South Asia (now the nation-states of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal). It has helped generations of students and lay readers understand how leading thinkers there have looked at life, the traditions of their ancestors, and the world they live in. Introductory essays explain the particular settings in which these thinkers have expressed their ideas about religious, social, political, and economic questions. Brief summaries precede each passage from their writings or sayings. The traditions represented include Brahmanism, Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism
23 editions published between 1958 and 1970 in English and Spanish and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Since 1958 Sources of Indian Tradition has been one of the most important and widely used texts on civilization in South Asia (now the nation-states of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal). It has helped generations of students and lay readers understand how leading thinkers there have looked at life, the traditions of their ancestors, and the world they live in. Introductory essays explain the particular settings in which these thinkers have expressed their ideas about religious, social, political, and economic questions. Brief summaries precede each passage from their writings or sayings. The traditions represented include Brahmanism, Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism
Peoples and problems of India by
T. W Holderness(
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1 edition published in 1911 in English and held by 61 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1911 in English and held by 61 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Corpus of Indian studies : essays in honour of Professor Gaurinath Sastri(
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5 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 59 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 59 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Sharma, Arvind
- Śūdraka Author
- Zysk, Kenneth G. Other Editor
- Zaehner, R. C. (Robert Charles) 1913-1974 Author Editor
- Rogers D. Spotswood Collection
- Kanishka Kushan King active 2nd century
- Maity, Sachindra Kumar Other Author Editor
- Gandhi Mahatma 1869-1948
- Mukherjee, S. N. (Soumyendra Nath) Editor
- Narain, A. K. Other Editor
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Ajivikas America Antiquities Asia Asia, Central Asia--Bactria Bangladesh Basham, A. L.--(Arthur Llewellyn) British Occupation of India (1765-1947) Businessmen Civilization Civilization, Oriental Dialectical materialism Divine right of kings Economic history England--Suffolk Gandhi,--Mahatma, Hindu drama Hinduism Hindustani drama Hindustani literature India Indic drama Indic literature Japan Kanishka,--Kushan King, Kings and rulers Kings and rulers, Ancient Kushans Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Monarchy Mr̥cchakaṭika (Śūdraka) Nationalists New South Wales--Sydney Pakistan Philosophy, Asian Philosophy, Japanese Politics and government Rākeśa, Mohana, Religion Religions Sanskrit drama Sanskrit literature Sanskrit philology Śāstrī, Gaurīnātha Sharqi dynasty Social conditions Statesmen Śūdraka
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Alternative Names
Arthur Llewellyn Basham britischer Indologe und Historiker
Arthur Llewellyn Basham Indiaas auteur (1914-1986)
Basham, A. L.
Basham, A. L. 1914-1986
Basham, Arthur.
Basham, Arthur (1914-1986)
Basham, Arthur L.
Basham, Arthur L. (1914-1986)
Basham, Arthur L. (Arthur Llewellyn)
Basham, Arthur Llewellyn
Basham, Arthur Llewellyn 1914-1986
Bėshem, Artur L.
Артур Ллевеллін Бешем британський історик й індолог, автор монографії-бестселера «Чудо, яким була Індія»
Бэшем, А.
Бэшем, А. (Артур), 1914-1986
Бэшем, Артур
Бэшем, Артур, 1914-1986
Бэшем, Артур Л.
Бэшем, Артур Ллевеллин
आर्थर लेवेलिन बाशम
ஏ. எல். பசாம்
എ.എൽ. ബാഷാം
アーサー・ルエリン・バシャム
バシャム, A. L.
阿瑟·盧埃林·巴斯漢姆
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