A Brief History of India - Couverture souple

Walsh, Judith E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0816073341 ISBN 13 : 9780816073344

Editeur : Checkmark Books, 2007

Synopsis

With nearly 1 billion citizens, India is the second most populous nation in the world, and its society is characterized by the juxtaposition of both ancient and modern practices. While most people are familiar with certain parts of Indian history and culture, the roots of its contemporary culture, ethnic conflicts, and political moves are not always well understood in the West. "A Brief History of India" offers an accessible, reliable introduction to this vast nation admired for its spiritual traditions (Hinduism and Buddhism both originated here), its peaceful struggle for independence led by Mahatma Gandhi, and its vibrant culture - from Bollywood and spicy cuisine to classical music and world-renowned authors. Covering approximately 5,000 years of Indian history, from the prehistoric Indus Valley Civilization to its current conflict with Pakistan over Kashmir, "A Brief History of India" is a detailed, chronological narrative of the events, people, and social and cultural movements of this fascinating country. Coverage includes: Caste, Kings, and the Hindu World Order, Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement, Constructing the Nation, Bollywood and Beyond, and, India at the Turn of the Century.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Judith E. Walsh, Ph.D., obtained her Ph.D. in modern South Asian history from Columbia University and is currently a professor in the Humanities and Languages Department at the State University of New York, Old Westbury. She has more than 20 years' experience writing, lecturing, and teaching courses on India and South Asia. She has also studied Sanskrit, Hindi, and Bengali and recently published a book of translations from 19th-century Bengali-language texts.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Checkmark Books
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0816073341
• ISBN 13: 9780816073344
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368
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• Personne responsable: non disponible