Centenary Review Of The Asiatic Society Of Bengal From 1784-1883, Part 1-3: History Of The Society

By Rajendralala Mitra

Book Overview

The book ""Centenary Review Of The Asiatic Society Of Bengal From 1784-1883, Part 1-3: History Of The Society"" is a comprehensive account of the Asiatic Society of Bengal's first century of existence. Written by Rajendralala Mitra, the book is divided into three parts and covers the period from 1784 to 1883. The first part of the book provides an overview of the society's founding and its early years, including its mission, membership, and activities. The second part of the book focuses on the society's growth and development, including its contributions to scholarship and research in the fields of history, archaeology, and linguistics. The final part of the book examines the society's role in promoting the study of the arts, literature, and culture of Bengal and other regions of Asia. Throughout the book, Mitra provides detailed accounts of the society's major events, publications, and achievements, as well as profiles of its most prominent members and supporters. As a result, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Asiatic Society of Bengal and its impact on scholarship and culture in India and beyond.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436801583
• ISBN13: 9781436801584
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 760 Pages
• Weight: 2.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"