The book "Hinduism and Buddhism. An Historical Sketch, Volume 3" by the eminent British scholar Charles Eliot is a fascinating study of the religious and cultural aspects of India and the East. In this book, the author examines the influence of Hinduism and Buddhism on the development of society, philosophy, art and morality of these two great teachings. Charles Eliot tells about the history of the emergence of these religions, the development of their beliefs and rituals, as well as the influence on the cultural and social practices of the peoples of the East. This book will be an indispensable source of knowledge for anyone interested in the history of Eastern cultures and religious doctrines in general.