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The Penguin History of Early India: From the Origins to AD 1300

by Romila Thapar
RM45.00 MYR
The Penguin History of Early India: From the Origins to AD 1300
The Penguin History of Early India: From the Origins to AD 1300

Comprehensive exploration of India's formative history.

If you're keen on diving into the vastness of India's ancient history, this book by Romila Thapar is a treasure trove. It's not just a timeline of events but a deep dive into the societal and economic shifts that have shaped the subcontinent. With fresh interpretations and a narrative that questions traditional readings, this book will give you a nuanced understanding of India's early civilizations and their lasting impact on the present.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Penguin History of Early India: From the Origins to AD 1300

by Romila Thapar
RM45.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9780143029892
Authors: Romila Thapar
Publisher: Penguin Group
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History
Related Topics: Historical, Anthropology, Ancient History
Goodreads rating: 3.63
(rated by 2020 readers)

Description

Romila Thapar's Penguin History of Early India brings to life many centuries of the Indian past. Dynastic history provides a chronological frame, but the essential thrust of the book is the explanation of the changes in society and economy. The mutation of religious beliefs and practices, the exploration of areas of knowledge in which India excelled, and its creative literature are all woven into a historical context. In this version, the opening chapters explain how the interpretations of early Indian history have changed. Further, although the diversity of sources and their readings are well known, this narrative provides fresh readings and raises new questions. Romila Thapar gives a vivid and nuanced picture of the rich mosaic of varied landscapes, languages, kingdoms, and beliefs, and the interaction between these that went into the making of a remarkable civilization.
 

Comprehensive exploration of India's formative history.

If you're keen on diving into the vastness of India's ancient history, this book by Romila Thapar is a treasure trove. It's not just a timeline of events but a deep dive into the societal and economic shifts that have shaped the subcontinent. With fresh interpretations and a narrative that questions traditional readings, this book will give you a nuanced understanding of India's early civilizations and their lasting impact on the present.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.