The Lost Emperor: Aśoka, Orientalism and Indian Nationalism
Speaker: Mr Charles Allen
Series: Sir-William-Jones Public Lecture
Starts: 7 June 2012
Ashokmedallion
Centre for the History of Religion in Asia
Sir-William-Jones Public Lecture
Thursday 7th June 2012, 6pm, followed by drinks reception.
Council Chamber, Main Building, Cardiff University
About the speaker:
Charles Allen is a narrative historian specialising in 19th century
British India. He is the author of a number of acclaimed titles
including ‘The Buddha and the Sahibs’ (2003), ‘God’s
Terrorists’ (2007) and ‘Kipling Sahib’ (2008). In recent years
his research has focussed largely on the 3rd century BCE Indian
Emperor Aśoka and his “rediscovery” by 19th century orientalists.
His latest book ‘Ashoka: The Search for India’s Lost Emperor’ has
just been published.
This is event is FREE and open to everyone.
Numbers are limited, so please reserve your place by emailing AppletonN1@Cardiff.ac.uk
For further details please contact Dr Naomi Appleton on the above email address or by calling 029 2087 0122.
For more information about the Centre for the History of Religion in Asia click here link to CHRA homepage
Council Chamber, Main Building, Cardiff University
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