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Ancient Indian Civilizations
Cultural History
Precolonial Dynamics
Historical Narratives
Society And Class
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Number of Pages
555
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Penguin History of Early India offers a sweeping, accessible journey through the subcontinent's ancient past. This nonfiction history traces India's long arc from prehistoric roots to the rise of great dynasties such as the Mauryas, Guptas, and Cholas, providing a thorough, ready reference for anyone curious about precolonial India. Ideal for high school and college students, history enthusiasts, and curious readers alike, the tone is educational, thoughtful, and inviting, making a complex past feel vivid and relevant.
Author Romila Thapar, emeritus professor of history at Jawaharlal Nehru University, crafts a cohesive narrative that moves smoothly between grand dynastic chapters and the everyday textures of ancient life. The book is structured to be both readable and scholarly, weaving together cities, empires, religion, art, literature, and social life into one engaging tapestry. You’ll meet the majesty of Indus cities, explore the profound ideas of Buddhism, and glimpse the vast worlds of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, all while considering regional diversity and cultural exchange. Thapar does not shy away from complexity, examining marriage, class, art, and even erotica to illuminate how people lived, loved, and believed across wide lands and centuries.
After reading The Penguin History of Early India, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how ancient history shapes modern culture and identity, along with a renewed sense of curiosity about India’s diverse past. The journey invites you to think differently about history and to carry that insight into the present day.
Product Details
Author
Romila Thapar
Publisher
Penguin Books
Number of Pages
555
Language
English
SKU
BK0031830
ISBN
9780143029892
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7 x 3.81 x 19.81 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 508
15% Off
Romila Thapar Is An Indian Historian. She Graduated From Punjab University And Obtained A Doctorate Degree From The School Of Oriental And African Studies From The University Of London. Her Prime Area Of Study And Research Is Ancient Indian History. She Has Won Many Awards For The Contributions Made In The Field Of History. Romila Thapar Is Emeritus Professor Of History At The Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She Has Been General President Of The Indian History Congress. She Is A Fellow Of The British Academy And The American Philosophical Society And Holds An Honorary D.Lit. Each From Calcutta University, Oxford University, And The University Of Chicago. She Is An Honorary Fellow Ofady Margaret Hall, Oxford, St. Antony’S College, Oxford, And Soas,Ondon. In 2008 Professor Thapar Was Awarded The Prestigious Kluge Prize Of The Usibrary Of Congress, Which Honoursifetime Achievement In Studies Such As History That Are Not Covered By The Nobel Prize.