
Ashoka the Fierce |
Subtitle:
How an Angry Prince Became India's Emperor of Peace
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Book Category:
Juvenile Nonfiction > Biography & Autobiography > Historical
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Author:
KANJURO, CAROLYN
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Binding:
Hardcover
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ISBN 13:
9781611808544
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Price:
USD 17.95
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Publication Year:
2021
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Publisher Info
Penguin Random House. InquiryBook Description
As the son of an emperor, Ashoka was destined for a life of greatness. But as a boy, Ashoka felt like he was living in the shadow of his brother, growing to become arrogant, impatient, and above all, angry. Wanting nothing more than to be king, Ashoka learned to be cunning, and when he finally managed to ascend to the throne, he was eager for war. After a brutal battle for the kingdom of Kalinga, Ashoka went to survey his new lands. On his ride through the battlefield, Ashoka was haunted by the great destruction that he had caused. This moment marked a change of heart for Ashoka.