Asoka In History and Historical Memory Author:Olivelle, Patrick The contains the presentations of a symposium sponsored by the South Asia Institute and the Department of Asian Studies at the University of Texas, Austin. It is intended to advance the study of Asoka both as history and historical memory. Looks at not only the "historical truth" of Asoka, but also the ways in which Asoka presented himself and h... more »is political, nationalistic, and religious purposes by succeeding generations both in India and in other parts of Asia, especially Buddhist nations and communities.« less