The historians' history of the world in twenty-five volumes, volume 02
CHAPTER III
MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE ANCIENT HINDUS 508
Division and employment of classes, 508. The property of the Brahman, 510. The despised Sudra, 511. Mixture of classes, 513. The administration of justice, 515. Criminal law, 516. Civil law, 517. Hindu commerce, 519. Precious metals, 520. Coinage; precious stones; weaving, 520. Intoxicants; spices; perfumery, 521. Commercial routes, 523.