Megasthenes' Indica A New Translation of the Fragments with Commentary

"The new translation of the fragments by Richard Stoneman will be the standard point of entry for subsequent scholars and readers approaching what remains of this text, especially in the English-speaking world. It offers a clear and accurate translation, and the notes will helpfully orient those new to Megasthenes, as well as offering much that is stimulating to those already familiar with his work... It makes accessible and comprehensible an important author for the study of Greek knowledge of, and interest in, other cultures and places, and is sure to have a considerable life as a valuable resource for scholars of the Greek and Roman and of the Indian worlds." - Bryn Mawr Classical Review

"[Stoneman's] edition of Megasthenes' Indica is a very welcome addition to the scholarly material on this text...The dated nature of the previously available sources signalled a strong need for such a work. Not only does it make the
research of Megasthenes easier for those of us with a particular interest in the Indica, but it makes the text significantly more accessible for researchers who are less singularly focused on this author. Additionally, it makes it much easier to include Megasthenes' work within teaching materials. As a result of this, the book has the potential to expand the number of people reading and working on the Indica." - The Classical Review