The invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodoros, Plutarch and Justin : being translations of such portions of the works of these and other classical authors as describe Alexander's campaigns in Afghanistan, the Punjâb, Sindh, Gedrosia and Karmania / with an introduction containing a life of Alexander, copious notes, ilustrations, maps and indices by J.W. M'Crindle.

  • M'Crindle, John W. (John Watson), 1825-1913.
Date:
1896
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Credit: The invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodoros, Plutarch and Justin : being translations of such portions of the works of these and other classical authors as describe Alexander's campaigns in Afghanistan, the Punjâb, Sindh, Gedrosia and Karmania / with an introduction containing a life of Alexander, copious notes, ilustrations, maps and indices by J.W. M'Crindle. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Forthcoming volumes, in active preparation LIFE IN ANCIENT INDIA. By Mrs. Speir. A new edition, revised and edited by Dr. Rost, C.I.E., Librarian, India Office. RAMBLES AND RECOLLECTIONS OF AN INDIAN OFFICIAL. By Major-General Sir W. H. Sleeman, K.C.B. A new edition, edited by Vincent Arthur Smith, Indian Civil Service. Other publications STUDIES IN MOHAMMEDANISM, Historical and Doctrinal, with a chapter on Islam in England. By JOHN J. POOL. With a Frontispiece and Index, pp. xvi + 420. Cr. 8vo, full cloth. Price 6s. An interesting survey—all the more readable, perhaps, on account of its in- formal and even discursive arrangement — of Mussulman faith, practice, and history. ... A conspicuous feature of Mr. Pool’s work is the account of the Moslem propaganda, which Mr. Quilliam, a Liverpool solicitor, is now prosecut- ing in that city. ... It is tinged by no rancour or contempt, and exhibits a conscientious endeavour to appreciate the Mohammedan standpoint. As a “ popular text-book,” dealing with some of the most picturesque aspects of Islam, it deserves more than ordinary attention. — The Times. Mr. Pool . . . has done good service in publishing this popular exposition of the doctrines and real character of Islam. So far as he errs at all, he errs on the side of too much leniency to Mohammedanism. . . . Mr. Pool's too favourable account of the Moorish rdgime in Spain is the only part of his book that is open to serious question. The rest of the volume is both readable and instructive. He has evidently studied Islam with great care, and he states his own views with exemplary moderation. — The Spectator. The chapter which gives information on this matter [Islam in Liverpool] is naturally the most interesting in the volume. ... As to the other parts of Mr. Pool’s book it is difficult to speak too highly. His account of Mohammed and his system is fair and full, abounding in all kinds of illustrative anecdote. — The Glasgow Herald. In the forty-one chapters of this volume the promise of the title is well kept, and every aspect of Islam faith and practice is discussed in a clear, comprehensive, and interesting manner. — The Liverpool Mercury. These Studies in Mohammedanism are conspicuously fair. The writer is devotedly attached to Christianity, but he frankly and gladly acknowledges that Mohammed was a man of extraordinary powers and gifts, and that the religion which bears his name has done incalculable service to humanity in keeping the sublime truth of the unity of God before the eyes of the non-Christian world steeped in polytheism. — The Bradford Observer. This volume will be found both interesting and useful to the general reader, as supplying in a convenient form a very good outline of the rise and development, with an account of the more salient features, of the Mohammedan religion. There are short chapters also on the Turks, Afghans, Corsairs, crusades, literature, archi- tecture, slavery, etc., which convey much public information in a pleasant style. — The Scottish Geographical Magazine.