maurya dynasty, ca. 322 b.c.-ca. 185 b.c

A biography of Ashoka, who ruled an empire during the Maurya dynasty.

"[Describes]...the day-to-day lifestyles of people of the Indus Valley Civilization, the Maurya Empire, and the Gupta Empire. Readers will learn about the roles of women, men, and children; what their homes looked like; the clothes they wore; their grooming habits; and what they liked to eat"--Amazon.com.

Text and photographs look at the Mauryan Empire of India.

Set in third century BC, India. Prince Asoka ascends the throne of the Mauryan Empire after a power struggle with his brothers. Confronted by the aftermath of his bloody war with the kingdom of Kalinga, Asoka is overcome with remorse and renounces the path of war to dedicate his life to spreading the teachings of Buddhism across the world.

This title presents in detail the culture and history of Ancient India/Maurya as a significant ancient civilizations of the world . This series is intended for upper elementary school students.