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A History of India (Palgrave Essential Histories) (Palgrave Essential Histories Series)
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Product Description
Peter Robb's narrative explores the interplay between India's empires and regions of rule, custom and belief. His focus on the principal themes which serve to unify Indian history offers the reader a sophisticated yet accessible view of its dynamics. Early Indian history, the Mughal Empire, the British Raj and post-1947 India up to the present day are all explored.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #471390 in Books
- Published on: 2002-04-23
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 340 pages
Editorial Reviews
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.,."masterfully surveys the trends, issues, and movements that have resulted in modern India...Highly recommended."--D.C. Johnson, Choice
.,."his book is accessible in new ways for even the lay Indian reader."--The Hindu (India)
"A superbly written history of India since ancient times . . . which achieves the rare feat of addressing social and economic issues . . . in a style which is detailed and erudite yet consistently acessible. A considerable achievement." "--"Crispin Bates, University of Edinburgh.
