Ashoka the Great
Paperback 980 pages English Sep 22, 2021
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The historical novel 'Ashoka the Great' is the life story of one of India's greatest monarchs, living in the 3d century B.C. The Ashoka-chakra, the wheel of Dharma, adorns since India's independence the Indian flag. His nearly 40 years' government is viewed today by scholars as the first welfare state the world has known. In part 1 of the trilogy, The Wild Prince, we see how his passionate but honest character leads him often into difficulties. He is praised for his pride and courage yet feared for his direct tough actions, looking through the trickery of enemies. As the successor of his father he becomes The Wise Ruler, part 2, a governor ruling with wisdom, strict laws and justice. After a terrible war in which numerous people lost their life, he embraced Buddhism, forswearing all wars of attack. After years of ruling, applying the wisdom of Gautama the Buddha, he becomes Dharmashoka, the great admonisher, part 3.
- Author:
- Wytze Keuning
- Publisher:
- Authorhouse UK
- Publication Date:
- Sep 22, 2021
- Number of pages:
- 980 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 172839919X
- ISBN-13:
- 9781728399195