{"title":"Patrick Olivelle","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003ePatrick Olivelle\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished scholar celebrated for his profound contributions to the understanding of Indian history and ancient texts. Specialising in Sanskrit literature and Indian philosophy, Olivelle's translations and analyses have provided an illuminating window into South Asian historical and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cem\u003eAshoka\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a captivating exploration of one of India's most legendary emperors. Through meticulous research, Olivelle sheds light on Ashoka's reign and his transformative impact on Indian civilisation and Buddhist philosophies. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient history and the enduring legacies of past rulers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Olivelle's books are an invaluable resource for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, offering a blend of academic rigour and accessible narrative. Dive into this collection to enrich your understanding of the complexities and richness of Indian historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ashoka-by-patrick-olivelle-9780300270006","title":"Ashoka","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn illuminating biography reconstructing the life and legacy of a unique king in world history and the most famous emperor in South Asian history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few historical figures more integral to South Asian history than Emperor Ashoka, a third-century BCE king who ruled over a larger area of the Indian subcontinent than anyone else before British colonial rule. Ashoka sought not only to rule his territory but also to give it a unity of purpose and aspiration, to unify the people of his vastly heterogeneous empire not by a cult of personality but by the cult of an idea—\"dharma\"—which served as the linchpin of a new moral order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe aspired to forge a new moral philosophy that would be internalised not only by the people of his empire but also by rulers and subjects of other countries, and would form the foundation for his theory of international relations, in which practicing dharma would bring international conflicts to an end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis fame spread far and wide both in India and in other parts of Asia, and it prompted diverse reimaginations of the king and his significance. In this deeply researched book, \u003cem\u003eAshoka\u003c\/em\u003e, Patrick Olivelle draws on Ashoka’s inscriptions and on the art and architecture he pioneered to craft a detailed picture of Ashoka as a ruler, a Buddhist, a moral philosopher, and an ecumenist who governed a vast multi-ethnic, multi-linguistic, and multi-religious empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000543822060,"sku":"9780300270006","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24697803482294.jpg?v=1763283237"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/patrick-olivelle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}