A Traveller's History of India - Couverture souple

Tammita-Delgoda, SinhaRaja

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1905214537 ISBN 13 : 9781905214532

Editeur : Chastleton Travel, 2007

Synopsis

India, named after the river Indus, is heir to one of the worlds oldest and richest civilizations and the origin of many ideas, philosophies, and movements that have shaped the destiny of humankind. This handy title covers the whole scope of Indias past and present history. Maps and line drawings.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

India, named after the river Indus, is heir to one of the world's oldest and richest civilizations and the origin of many of the ideas, philosophies, and movements that have shaped the destiny of humankind.

For the traveller, India is both an inspiration and a challenge. The sheer wealth of Indian culture has fascinated generations of visitors. We see the sweeping panorama of Indian history, from the ancient origins of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and the other great religions, through the tumultuous political history of India's epic struggle against colonialism, to the ravages of Partition, Non-Alignment, and, finally, the emergence of India as a powerful modern state still grounded in the literature and culture of an ancient land. A Traveller's History of India covers the whole scope of India s past and present history and allows the reader to make sense of what they see in a way that no other guide book can.

Revue de presse :

Excellent...like others from the same stable, it provides a useful grounding for those whose curiosity exceeds the time available for research. --The London Evening Standard

An invaluable supplement to any guidebook about India, A Traveller's History of India-enjoyable reading on its own- allows visitors to make sense of their experience of a many-layered culture. --Small Press

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Chastleton Travel
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1905214537
• ISBN 13: 9781905214532
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384