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Bactria: The History of a Forgotten Empire Paperback – Facsimile, October 4, 2013

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An Important Account of the Greek State That Ruled the Hindu Kush for Centuries in the Wake of Alexander the Great
“If through the Bactrian Empire European ideas were transmitted to the Far East, through that and similar channels Asiatic ideas found their way to Europe.”—Intellectual Development of Europe
Following the Macedonian invasion of Persian in the fourth century B.C., an independent Greek-ruled empire emerged over an area encompassing modern Afghanistan, eastern Iran, and northern Pakistan. This ancient empire, called Bactria, is recorded in texts, both Asian and European, as well as through coins, inscriptions, and architectural remnants. Bactria served as a contact point between Europe, South Asia, and the Far East for more than two hundred years before disappearing under the pressure of a resurgent Persia to the west and Indian states to the east. In Bactria: The History of a Forgotten Empire, historian Hugh G. Rawlinson begins with the early history of Bactria and its subjugation by Persia, and then describes the conquest of Iran by Alexander the Great and the establishment of an independent Bactria ruled by Greeks. The Bactrians adopted Buddhism early on and helped establish the religion throughout the area. The author then follows the history of the empire through its rulers, including Menander, until Greek rule was extinguished around 135 B.C. Finally, the author discusses the effects of Greek occupation on the region. Based on meticulous research in ancient texts from Greece, Persia, and India, and using material evidence of the time, this history, which won the Hare University Prize at Cambridge in 1909, remains relevant today, providing a fascinating portrait of a little-known connection between East and West.
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HUGH GEORGE RAWLINSON (1880–1957) was a historian who specialized in South Asia.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Westholme Publishing; 1st edition (October 4, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1594161860
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1594161865
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.5 inches
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Crow Man
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent History Reference
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2022
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My interest in Buddhist history led me to this interesting book. H.G. Rawlinson also authored "Intercourse Between India and the Western World" (1916)
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Robert B. Lloyd
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book, but dated with typos
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022
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I wouldn't have thought that there was a Greek kingdom at the doorstep of India, but there was. This book details the story of this kingdom. I learned some interesting things, however as the title suggests, the book is quite dated and has typos. However it does give an in depth history of this forgotten kingdom
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5.0 out of 5 stars My dad loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019
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Bought for a Christmas present for my dad, he's told me several times he very much enjoyed it. He generally has pretty high standards for books. I read it a bit prior to purchase, and it is an engaging read. The language isn't particularly dated.
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FlagstaffGuy
3.0 out of 5 stars Writing is out of date and needs much better maps to follow
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
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This is an old book republished and reminds me of a textbook. Writing is out of date and needs much better maps to follow. I found out what i wanted to know but be prepared that this is not a "fun read".
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017
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One of the highest quality reprints that I have ever ordered.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars very short book
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2016
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very short book but jumps right into Bactria
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A nice discovery of an ancient Greek empire in the East. I liked the introduction and the overall historical presentation, less so the PhD-thesis style of the commebts and the fast-forward description of the later Bactrian rulers. Worth reading.
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