The Cambridge Shorter History of India

By John Andrew Allan

Book Overview

The Cambridge Shorter History of India is a comprehensive book that provides an overview of the history of India from ancient times to the present day. Written by John Andrew Allan, the book covers the major events and developments that have shaped India's rich and diverse cultural, social, and political landscape.Beginning with the earliest civilizations in the Indus Valley, the book traces the rise and fall of empires, the impact of foreign invasions and colonialism, and the struggle for independence and nation-building. It also explores the religious, philosophical, and artistic traditions that have flourished in India over the centuries, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam.The book is organized chronologically and thematically, with each chapter focusing on a particular period or theme in Indian history. It includes a wealth of maps, illustrations, and photographs that help to bring the history of India to life, as well as a comprehensive bibliography for further reading.Whether you are a student of Indian history or simply interested in learning more about this fascinating and complex country, The Cambridge Shorter History of India is an essential read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258797240
• ISBN13: 9781258797249
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 992 Pages
• Weight: 3.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"