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Megasthenes’ Indica

Megasthenes’ Indica

Richard Stoneman

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2021
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Historia antigua: hasta c. 500 e. c.
ISBN:
9780367472948

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This book provides a new translation of all the surviving portions of the description of India written by Megasthenes in about 310 BCE, the fullest account of Indian geography, history and customs available to the classical world.

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