Hinduism and Buddhism An Historical Sketch 3rd

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.

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).