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About The Book: This books contained why research on Buddhism has not received much attention, particularly in Britain. This is surprising given the subject's significance due to its vast extent and influence, as well as other intriguing aspects associated with it. These include the magnitude and antiquity of its architectural remains, the many inscriptions found on coins, slabs, and rocks, and the ingenious discovery of the key to reading them. Additionally, there are historical events that coincide with Western chronology and the insight it provides into a unique type of speculation that differs greatly from the systems and philosophies of Semitic and European nations. About The Author: Robert Spence Hardy (1803-1868), also known as Robert Hardy was born in 1803 at Preston, Lancashire in United Kingdom of Great Britain to John Hardy and Anne Hardy. He was a British orientalist, author and journalist. He is the author of books such as Christianity and Buddhism Compared, A manual of Budhism, in its modern development; Eastern Monachism: An account of the origin, laws, discipline, sacred writings, mysterious rites, religious ceremonies; and The Sacred Books of the Buddhists Compared With History and Modern Science.