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About The Book: The author embarked on this endeavor in 1907, and alongside a period of residence in the Far East, they made several extensive visits to India. Additionally, they explored various countries that are the subject of discussion in this work, with the exception of Tibet. The primary aim of the author was to delve into the historical journey and evolution of Hinduism and Buddhism, focusing on their religious practices in India and beyond. Alongside this exploration, the author provides intermittent observations on the contemporary expressions and developments of these religions. About The Author: Sir Charles Norton Edgcumbe Eliot (1862–1931) was a notable figure in British diplomacy, colonial administration, and botany. His distinguished career included serving as the Commissioner of British East Africa from 1900 to 1904 and as the British Ambassador to Japan from 1919 to 1925. Eliot held various diplomatic positions in countries such as Russia (1885), Morocco (1892), Turkey (1893), and Washington, D.C. (1899). Additionally, he served as the British Commissioner in Samoa. In recognition of his contributions, he was honored as a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the 1898 Birthday Honours and knighted as a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the New Year Honours list of January 1, 1900. Eliot's literary works encompassed a range of topics, including "The East Africa Protectorate" (1905), "Turkey in Europe," "Japanese Buddhism" (1935), "A Finnish Grammar" (1890), and "Letters from the Far East" (1907). The Title 'Hinduism and Buddhism An Historical Sketch written/authored/edited by Charles Eliot', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121288682 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 455 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- 1st