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About The Book: "An Historical Disquisition Concerning the Knowledge Which the Ancients Had of India" by William Robertson explores ancient geographical, cultural, and commercial knowledge of India before the sea route via the Cape of Good Hope was discovered. The work examines how early civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, engaged with India through trade and travel. Robertson provides a scholarly analysis of classical texts and historical records, contributing to 18th-century European understanding of India’s role in global commerce and cultural exchange. About The Author: William Robertson (1721–1793) was a Scottish historian and minister known for his influential works on world history. As Principal of the University of Edinburgh, he promoted Enlightenment thinking. His writings, including An Historical Disquisition Concerning the Knowledge Which the Ancients Had of India, reflect deep scholarship and global historical insight. The Title 'An historical disquisition concerning the knowledge which the ancients had of India: And the progress of trade with that country prior to the discovery of the passage to it by the Cape of Good Hope written/authored/edited by William Robertson', published in the year 1791. The ISBN 9789371337441 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 379 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.