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Asoka: A Love Story: The King Who Brought Us the Buddha Paperback – November 4, 2011

by Harish Singhal (Author)
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Asoka is a puzzle to historians. As a young king, he killed like Genghis Khan, and yet, became the St. Paul of Buddhism. He abandoned his war-mongering religion and became a great humanitarian. In 3rd century B.C, he provided equality, social justice, universal healthcare, promoted religious tolerance which the which the Democrats are struggling to do in 21st century. He built the first beautiful monuments in India. Based on serious historical research, this is the first biographical fiction which explores the achievements and the mystery of an over-towering historical figure. His grandfather established the first empire that united India. It was prince Asoka who put down a secessionist movement in Taxila--now in Pakistan. After his father's death, he kills his brothers and seizes the throne. But the woman he loves, is in love with an Egyptian soldier. After some twists and turns, he wins the hand of the beautiful daughter of governor. Ever restless, he then hankers to become a great conqueror and invades Kalinga (modern Orissa). About half-a-million men are slaughtered. What war does to Asoka not only changes the history of India but is without a parallel in the history of the world. It is a fascinating story of love, suffering, war, and loss. Yet, it is more than the story of a great historical figure. 'Asoka' is also the history of India's golden age. In his World History, H.G. Wells called Asoka the greatest king in history. Why? 'Asoka' has received critical acclaim. The Asian Age (published from London and major cities in India) called it "a magical story of love"; the prestigious Hindu Literary Review described it as an "epic" and “a rollicking roller-coaster of a book that thrills, touches our emotions…and enchants with its descriptions." And the readers have almost unanimously described it as a 'masterpiece.'
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    388 pages
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    English
  3. Publication date
    November 4, 2011
  4. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.97 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0983690308
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0983690306
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JudyK5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed itReviewed in the United States on April 18, 2016Asoka becomes a living, breathing man who becomes a leader. I learned some things along the way too.Laxman5.0 out of 5 stars History, with a beautiful love storyReviewed in the United States on September 22, 2012One of the most convincing story depicting how an emperor, who led a number of military conquests, became a Budhist and dedicated rest of his life to propogation of Budhism. A remarkable book, combines history with imagination. Well done!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chris-Budd Press (November 4, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 388 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0983690308
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0983690306
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.97 x 8.5 inches
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Harish Singhal

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Harish Singhal is an American author and has published a historical fiction: King Asoka, A Love Story; and a political book (pen name Sam Kushner): The Republican Party and the Decline of America. Both received top reviews.

Harish Singhal did his M.A. in English from Allahabad U. India. He joined Indian Revenue Service in India, then left to study law at U.C Berkeley, CA where he received his J.D. He lives in San Francisco Bay Area.

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JudyK
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed it
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2016
Asoka becomes a living, breathing man who becomes a leader. I learned some things along the way too.
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Laxman
5.0 out of 5 stars History, with a beautiful love story
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2012
One of the most convincing story depicting how an emperor, who led a number of military conquests, became a Budhist and dedicated rest of his life to propogation of Budhism. A remarkable book, combines history with imagination. Well done!
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