The Search for the Buddha Charles Allen Hardcover India History Religion 2003

Hardcover edition of Charles Allen’s compelling historical narrative, The Search for the Buddha: The Men Who Discovered India’s Lost Religion. This work chronicles the journey of 18th and 19th-century soldiers, explorers, and scholars who uncovered the origins of Buddhism in India. Published by Carroll & Graf, this volume includes nearly 60 illustrations and maps that bring the rousing tale of amateur archaeologists and philologists to life. A fascinating read for those interested in Indian history, religious studies, and the British Raj era. The book features a dust jacket with artwork by Trombone and remains a significant contribution to the history of monumental historical detection.