Ramana-ji (and others if feel that way), please dont get offended. No such intent, nor was I 'complaining' about anything. I was only trying to share what I had noticed recently - that Schlegels are after Jones and not before - unless what I found is wrong - and I am open to learn and correct mself. I am not trying to 'argue chicken and egg', but just trying to find out the accurate and precise progression of the thought and impression of early Indologists. For sceintific understanding of the origins of AIT, inaccuracy will be fatal.
This particular thread - unlike the other AIT thread - is purposefully started to study and understand the development of AIT over last 3 centuries, which involves studying early Indologists and discuss the origins of AIT. I think -"Understanding the precise history of AIT" - is the dedicated focus of discussion here. Big piture of AIT and related research is being discussed on another thread.
Schlegels were historians of literature, mythology and philosophy. Apparently they tried to build upon Jones, over as well as beyond the linguistics and philology. And you are absolutely right - they furthered the studies on Indian origin in Dutch and German universities in early 19th century. They have also corrected various mis-judgements of Jones on Sanskrit and Persian, and started building on Sanskrit-German links. They are more learned and thorough in their approach than Jones. BTW, no invading Aryans so far.
Voltaire - he was a high official with French in Pondicherry in early 18th century (Referred also as a cousin of king of France or some relative),and a very established historian of french history. He is even more thorough in his studies of India. Seems to be honestly looking for the links of greek history in India. Unlike british and Germans, he does not seem to have a previous-design. (Also, please note, there were some very important works of french about Indian civilization before British arrived on the scene. East India Company seems to have purchased such manuscripts and studies from French, after defeating them in war)
Once again, if fellow members feel that I should not have referred to poster in my previous post, I wish to clarify that complaining was not my intent in the least. I will edit my previous post.
This particular thread - unlike the other AIT thread - is purposefully started to study and understand the development of AIT over last 3 centuries, which involves studying early Indologists and discuss the origins of AIT. I think -"Understanding the precise history of AIT" - is the dedicated focus of discussion here. Big piture of AIT and related research is being discussed on another thread.
Schlegels were historians of literature, mythology and philosophy. Apparently they tried to build upon Jones, over as well as beyond the linguistics and philology. And you are absolutely right - they furthered the studies on Indian origin in Dutch and German universities in early 19th century. They have also corrected various mis-judgements of Jones on Sanskrit and Persian, and started building on Sanskrit-German links. They are more learned and thorough in their approach than Jones. BTW, no invading Aryans so far.
Voltaire - he was a high official with French in Pondicherry in early 18th century (Referred also as a cousin of king of France or some relative),and a very established historian of french history. He is even more thorough in his studies of India. Seems to be honestly looking for the links of greek history in India. Unlike british and Germans, he does not seem to have a previous-design. (Also, please note, there were some very important works of french about Indian civilization before British arrived on the scene. East India Company seems to have purchased such manuscripts and studies from French, after defeating them in war)
Once again, if fellow members feel that I should not have referred to poster in my previous post, I wish to clarify that complaining was not my intent in the least. I will edit my previous post.