Indians: A Brief History of a Civilizati
Author: Namit Arora
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About This Book'Deepens our sense of the wonder that was India' ~ Pankaj Mishra'A gem of a book that is a joy to read . . . You can almost touch and feel the centuries and millennia as they pass by' ~ Tony Joseph'Arora explores how Indians lived, ate, loved, built, fought and made sense of the material, rational and spiritual world down the ages . . . [A] mega-ambitious project' ~ The Hindu'A wonderfully evocative book. Arora invites the reader to reflect on the past, without overwhelming her with dry historical facts but luring her in with vivid human stories' ~ Prof. Mohan RaoA BRILLIANT, ORIGINAL BOOK THAT REVEALS INDIA'S RICH AND DIVERSE HISTORIESWhat do we really know about the Aryan migration theory and why is that debate so hot? Why did the people of Khajuraho carve erotic scenes on their temple walls? What did the monks at Nalanda eat for dinner? Did our ideals of beauty ever prefer dark skin?Indian civilization is an idea, a reality, an enigma. In this riveting book, Namit Arora takes us on an unforgettable journey through 5000 years of history, reimagining in rich detail the social and cultural moorings of Indians through the ages. Drawing on credible sources, he discovers what inspired and shaped them: their political upheavals and rivalries, customs and vocations, and a variety of unusual festivals. Arora makes a stop at six iconic places -- the Harappan city of Dholavira, the Ikshvaku capital at Nagarjunakonda, the Buddhist centre of learning at Nalanda, enigmatic Khajuraho, Vijayanagar at Hampi, and historic Varanasi -- enlivening the narrative with vivid descriptions, local stories and evocative photographs. Punctuating this are chronicles of famous travellers who visited India -- including Megasthenes, Xuanzang, Alberuni and Marco Polo -- whose dramatic and idiosyncratic tales conceal surprising insights about our land. In lucid, elegant prose, Arora explores the exciting churn of ideas, beliefs and values of our ancestors through millennia -- some continue to shape modern India, while others have been lost forever. An original, deeply engaging and extensively researched work, Indians illuminates a range of histories coursing through our veins. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Namit AroraPublisher: Penguin Viking (18 January 2021)Format: Hardcover – 18 January 2021Language: EnglishPages: 304ISBN: 978-0670090433Dimensions: 13.97 x 2.79 x 21.59 cmWeight: 431 g
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- English • Hardcover – 18 January 2021
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About This Book'Deepens our sense of the wonder that was India' ~ Pankaj Mishra'A gem of a book that is a joy to read . . . You can almost touch and feel the centuries and millennia as they pass by' ~ Tony Joseph'Arora explores how Indians lived, ate, loved, built, fought and made sense of the...
Who should read this book?
Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love how this book makes India’s long past feel alive, intimate, and deeply human. Instead of dry dates, you get stories of food, faith, beauty, conflict, and everyday life across millennia. It gently challenges what you think you know, while remaining a pleasure to read. Perfect if you enjoy learning through vivid storytelling that leaves you more curious, thoughtful, and connected to India’s layered civilizational journey.
- Published by Penguin Viking (18 January 2021).
- Language: English.
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About This Book'Deepens our sense of the wonder that was India' ~ Pankaj Mishra'A gem of a book that is a joy to read . . . You can almost touch and feel the centuries and millennia as they pass by' ~ Tony Joseph'Arora explores how Indians lived, ate, loved, built, fought and made sense of the material, rational and spiritual world down the ages . . . [A] mega-ambitious project' ~ The Hindu'A wonderfully evocative book. Arora invites the reader to reflect on the past, without overwhelming her with dry historical facts but luring her in with vivid human stories' ~ Prof. Mohan RaoA BRILLIANT, ORIGINAL BOOK THAT REVEALS INDIA'S RICH AND DIVERSE HISTORIESWhat do we really know about the Aryan...
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