ISBN: 041535615
Burjor Avari, "India: The Ancient Past: A History of the Indian Sub-Continent from c. 7000 BC to AD 1200"
Publisher: Routledge | 2007 | ISBN 0415356156 | PDF | 303 pages | 13.1 MB
Publisher: Routledge | 2007 | ISBN 0415356156 | PDF | 303 pages | 13.1 MB
This carefully crafted study presents the fascinating story of the development and establishment of India’s culture and civilization from early pre-history through to the early second millennium. Encompassing topics such as Harappan Civilization, the rise of Hindu culture, the influx of Islam in the 8th and the 11th/12th centuries and key empires, states and dynasties, India: The Ancient Past engages with methodological and controversial issues.
Features of this illustrated guide include:
* a range of new maps illustrating different temporal and geographical regions
* selected source extracts at the end of each chapter, for review and reflection
* questions for discussion.
This comprehensive coverage of the political, spiritual, cultural and geographical history of India, presents a book that will be an enriching read for students of this period and a rewarding addition to the bookshelves of anyone with an interest in this captivating period of history.