09-01-2006, 03:51 PM
Bodhi,
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Now if you can put those references you have about these orientalists and some exerpts then we can have better discussion. I like your analysis.
You can also create simple timeline of these dates and years to get an idea of the timeframe.
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Schlegels were historians of literature, mythology and philosophy. Apparently they tried to build upon Jones, beyond the linguistics and philology. And you are absolutely right - they furthered the studies on Indian origin in Dutch and German universities in early 19th century. They have also corrected various mis-judgements of Jones on Sanskrit and Persian, and started building on Sanskrit-German links. They are more learned and thorough in their approach than Jones. BTW, no invading Aryans so far.
Voltaire - he was a high official with French in Pondicherry in early 17th century (Referred also as a cousin of king of France or some relative),and a very established historian of french history. He is even more thorough in his studies of India. Seems to be honestly looking for the links of greek history in India. Unlike british and Germans, he does not seem to have a previous-design. (Also, please note, there were some very important works of french about Indian civilization before British arrived on the scene. East India Company seems to have purchased such manuscripts and studies from French, after defeating them in war)
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We understand. You can avoid reporting that chart again.
Now if you can put those references you have about these orientalists and some exerpts then we can have better discussion. I like your analysis.
You can also create simple timeline of these dates and years to get an idea of the timeframe.
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Schlegels were historians of literature, mythology and philosophy. Apparently they tried to build upon Jones, beyond the linguistics and philology. And you are absolutely right - they furthered the studies on Indian origin in Dutch and German universities in early 19th century. They have also corrected various mis-judgements of Jones on Sanskrit and Persian, and started building on Sanskrit-German links. They are more learned and thorough in their approach than Jones. BTW, no invading Aryans so far.
Voltaire - he was a high official with French in Pondicherry in early 17th century (Referred also as a cousin of king of France or some relative),and a very established historian of french history. He is even more thorough in his studies of India. Seems to be honestly looking for the links of greek history in India. Unlike british and Germans, he does not seem to have a previous-design. (Also, please note, there were some very important works of french about Indian civilization before British arrived on the scene. East India Company seems to have purchased such manuscripts and studies from French, after defeating them in war)
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