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A dazzling new history of the Indian subcontinent and its diverse peoples in global context―from antiquity to today
Much of world history is Indian history. Home today to one in four people, the subcontinent has long been densely populated and deeply connected to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through migration and trade. In this magisterial history, Audrey Truschke tells the fascinating story of the region historically known as India―which includes today’s India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan―and the people who have lived there.
A sweeping account of five millennia, from the dawn of the Indus Valley Civilization to the twenty-first century, this engaging and richly textured narrative chronicles the most important political, social, religious, intellectual, and cultural events. And throughout, it describes how the region has been continuously reshaped by its astonishing diversity, religious and political innovations, and social stratification.
Here, readers will learn about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Sikhism; the Vedas and Mahabharata; Ashoka and the Mauryan Empire; the Silk Road; the Cholas; Indo-Persian rule; the Mughal Empire; European colonialism; national independence movements; the 1947 Partition of India; the recent rise of Hindu nationalism; the challenges of climate change; and much more. Emphasizing the diversity of human experiences on the subcontinent, the book presents a wide range of voices, including those of women, religious minorities, lower classes, and other marginalized groups.
You cannot understand India today without appreciating its deeply contested history, which continues to drive current events and controversies. A comprehensive and innovative book, India is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the past, present, or future of the subcontinent.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Princeton University Press (17 June 2025); Princeton University Press
Language : English
Hardcover : 712 pages
ISBN-10 : 0691277427
ISBN-13 : 978-0691277424
Item Weight : 900 g
Dimensions : 15.6 x 5.2 x 23.5 cm
Country of Origin : USA
Net Quantity : 900 Count
Importer : Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Packer : Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Generic Name : Books
Best Sellers Rank: #794 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in Indian History (Books)
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