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An exhilarating spiritually edifying and deeply moving story of one of Indias greatest emperors Ashoka the Great compellingly re-creates the life and times of the great dynasty of the Mauryas with a remarkable authenticity. Ashoka The Great presents an extraordinary account of the legendary Indian emperors incredible yet controversial life. This fictional biography delves into Ashokas quests and moral dilemmas and looks at him not just as a great king but a spiritual seeker. Originally published in Dutch as a trilogy in separate volumes it was written between 1937 and 1947 by Dutch scholar Wytze Keuning in Groningen in the Netherlands and has now been brought together and presented in this single volume for the first time. Keuning perfectly fuses facts and thoughts Mauryan customs and mores life and reflection on the meaning of life as seen through the vision of Ashokas gurus and the history of personal influences upon Ashoka that marked his rule and legacy. This and more makes it a rare and distinguished book. Book Features: Explores the life of one of the most intriguing kings of Indian history A captivating story that recreates the life and times of the Mauryas with remarkable authenticity Balances facts and fiction to create a compelling account It was originally published in Dutch as a trilogy written between 1937 and 1947 by the Dutch scholar Wytze Keuning. In this version all three volumes Ashoka: The Wild Prince Ashoka: The Wise Ruler and Ashoka: The Worlds Great Teacher have been brought together