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Percival Spear
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
304
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction historical study offers a clear, accessible introduction to India’s past, focusing on the Mughal era and the British period. It traces the continuities that weave these moments together and shows how each shaped the road to modern India. Aimed at students, history enthusiasts, and curious readers, it presents an educational, balanced overview in a thoughtful, measured tone.
The narrative blends chronology with thematic analysis, connecting political events to social and cultural shifts. It covers governance, economy, law, religion, and daily life to reveal how imperial rule transformed Indian society and laid the groundwork for modernization. Readers are invited to consider long-term change and continuity, moving beyond isolated events to see larger historical patterns.
Reading this work is engaging thanks to its clear, rigorous analysis coupled with approachable prose. It guides readers through centuries with well-chosen context, offering comparative perspectives and concise case studies that illuminate the lived experience of different eras while keeping the big arc in view. The structured approach helps learners connect past ideas to present-day questions about nation, identity, and modernization.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how early modern empires contributed to the making of modern India, improving the ability to connect historical events with current contexts. The book fosters critical thinking, curiosity, and a broader perspective on civilization and modernization, leaving a thoughtful, lasting impression.
Product Details
Author
Percival Spear
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
304
Language
English
SKU
9780140138368
ISBN
9780140138368
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.34x2.54x19.69cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 350
₹ 298
₹ 52 Off