Author: Sachindra Kumar Maity Publisher: Abhinav Publications ISBN: 9788170173267 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 454
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Part 1 deals with the life of Prof. A.L. Basham and his 80 letters addressed to the author. Part 2 covers the `colourful complexities of early Indian political, socio-economic, religious and cultural life', (p. xi).
Author: Susan Wise Bauer Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 0393059758 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 769
Book Description
Chronicles the period between the 4th and 12th centuries, when religion became the justification for political and military action, a time that included the development of Islam, the crowning of Charlemagne, and the rise of the T'ang Dynasty.
Author: Arthur Llewellyn Basham Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 9780195691924 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 300
Book Description
In A Cultural History of India, first published in 1975, A.L. Basham brought together scholars from across the globe to provide international viewpoints on the rich cultural heritage of India. With contributors from across the world covering a wide array of topics including religion, philosophy, social organization, literature, art, architecture, music, and science, the book presented a comprehensive survey of India's rich cultural heritage. Over the years the book became a classic in its own right. The Illustrated Cultural History of India, an adapted and illustrated version of the original book, aims to sensitize young readers to the country's historic past and rich cultural heritage, and the need to preserve it. Key chapters cover the Indus civilization, Ashokan India and the Gupta Age, ancient Indian religions, philosophy, classical literature, early art and architecture, music, Muslim architecture in India, Islam, Sikhism, the nationalist movement, and modern Indian literature, and are complemented by extensive visuals, making for an informative and interesting read.
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