by SinhaRajaTammita-Delgoda (Author)
This title has been totally updated by the author One of the best-selling titles in the Traveller's History series Excellent for tourists, business travellers and students Carefully designed for quick and clear reference
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 2
Publisher: W&N
Published: 01 Nov 1997
ISBN 10: 0900075481
ISBN 13: 9780900075483
Book Overview: India is heir to one of the world's oldest and richest civilisations and the origin of many of the ideas, philosophies and movements which have shaped the destiny of humankind. The sheer wealth of Indian culture is covered from the origins of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and the other great religions, through the tumultuous political history, the ravages of Partition, Non-alignment to the emergence of a powerful modern state. '...a series which is already invaluable. Whether you're travelling or not.' The Guardian 'An excellent series of brief histories.' The New York Times