Interpreting Early India

by Romila Thapar

Book Overview

Thapar argues the importance of understanding and positioning various well-established perspectives on the Indian past in order to arrive at an informed understanding of contemporary situations--such as disputes between Hindus and other Indian communities. It is vitally important for historians and informed lay readers to consider the wide range of opinions and views that are available on our past, particularly on religion and society in ancient India...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195631021
• ISBN13: 9780195631029
• Release Date: February 1993
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.8"