A Concise History of Buddhism

By Andrew Skilton. 6" x 9", 265 pages, paperback. Drawing on the latest historical and literary research, Andrew Skilton explains the basic concepts of Buddhism from all periods of its development, and places them in a historical framework. A comprehensive bibliography allows the reader to pursue any topic in further depth. The history of Buddhism provides a unique insight into the richness and abundance of human idealism and aspiration.