This insightful book explores the ways in which Hinduism has been interpreted and practiced in Europe and America, from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Drawing on a range of sources, including travelogues, religious texts, and personal accounts, Reed provides a fascinating look at the cross-cultural dialogue between East and West.

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