An historical disquisition concerning the knowledge which the ancients had of India: And the progress of trade with that country prior to the discovery of the passage to it by the Cape of Good Hope

"An Historical Disquisition Concerning the Knowledge Which the Ancients Had of India" by William Robertson explores ancient geographical, cultural, and commercial knowledge of India before the sea route via the Cape of Good Hope was discovered. The work examines how early civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, engaged with India through trade and travel. Robertson provides a scholarly analysis of classical texts and historical records, contributing to 18th-century European understanding of India’s role in global commerce and cultural exchange.