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Hardback
Number of Pages
712.0
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
India: 5,000 Years Of History On The Subcontinent Is A Sweeping, Accessible History That Traces The SubcontinentโS Long Arc From The Dawn Of The Indus Valley Civilization To The Present Day. This Engaging Non-Fiction Narrative By Renowned Historian Audrey Truschke Reveals How Indian Events And Experiences Weave Into World History, Illuminating A Vibrant Tapestry Of Cultures, Ideas, And Peoples. Suitable For Curious General Readers, Students, And History Lovers, The Book Offers An Educational And Inspiring Journey Through Time.
In India: 5,000 Years Of History On The Subcontinent, The Book Is Structured In Clear, Chronological Chapters, Balancing Big-Picture Analysis With Vivid Details About People, Places, And Ideas. It Invites Readers To See How Religion, Empire, Trade, And Daily Life Interconnect Across Centuries, And It Highlights Voices Often OverlookedโWomen, Religious Minorities, And Other Marginalized CommunitiesโSo The Story Feels Expansive And Inclusive. The Tone Is Thoughtful And Engaging, Making Complex Histories Accessible Without Sacrificing Nuance.
Readers Will Encounter Key Milestones And ConceptsโDevelopments In Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, And Sikhism; Influential Texts Such As The Vedas And The Mahabharata; Great Empires And Figures Like Ashoka And The Mauryan Empire, The Silk RoadโS Connections, And The Chola Dynasty; Indo-Persian Rule And The Grandeur Of The Mughal Empire; The Impact Of European Colonialism And The National Independence Movements; The Dramatic Events Surrounding The 1947 Partition; And The Ongoing Conversations About Hindu Nationalism And Climate Change. The Narrative Ties These Threads Together, Showing How The Past Continues To Shape IndiaโS Present And Future.
After Reading India: 5,000 Years Of History On The Subcontinent, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How South AsiaโS Past Informs Its Present And Future, Plus A Sense Of Connection To A Long, Diverse Human Story. The Book Empowers Readers To Think More Critically About World History And To Appreciate The Depth And Complexity Behind TodayโS Events In India.
Product Details
Author
Audrey Truschke
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
712.0
Language
English
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.6 x 5.2 x 23.5 cm
Binding
Hardback
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