India

India

by StanleyWolpert (Author)

Synopsis

The history of India is the engrossing story of an ancient civilization, reborn as a modern nation. More a continent than a single nation, India is home to over one-fifth of humanity, yet it remains a mystery to most non-Indians, barely appreciated and poorly understood. Stanley Wolpert'sIndia provides a much-needed, concise overview of Indian history and culture. His new preface brings the book up to date, discussing national elections, the economic effects of the new globalization, and the consequences of joining the nuclear arms race.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 292
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 12 Oct 1999

ISBN 10: 0520221729
ISBN 13: 9780520221727

Media Reviews
Wolpert understands India. . . . Fluent, wide-ranging and often wise, this volume is a useful addition to a shelf of books on India. --Shashi Tharoor, Washington Post Book World
Author Bio
Stanley Wolpert is the author of fourteen books, including A New History of India, now in its fifth edition, and Nehru: A Tryst With Destiny. He has taught the history of India and Pakistan at the University of California, Los Angeles, since 1958.