The Puffin History of India Volume 1 by Roshen Dalal

by Roshen Dalal

Pick up this book for a rollercoaster ride through centuries of world history How did the world become what it is today? How and when were the countries formed? Where did people come from? How did art, technology, science, language and literature begin? In The Puffin History of the World- Volume 1, Roshen Dalal traces the origin of human beings and the different aspects of their development and growth, right from the big bang and the origin of the universe, up to CE 1500. Well-researched and comprehensive, this book speaks of great civilizations and empires, epics, myths and legends, religions old and new, wars and conquests, clothes, food and lifestyle, trade, travel and adventure and much more. It packs in exciting trivia, numerous maps and illustrations that provide a breathtaking overview of global history. Ideal for students and young readers, this amazing reference guide helps to bring the past to life like never before.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

416 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1997

Reviews

[Jeeya · Rating 2 out of 5]

I expected a lot more from this book.
For a book meant for children, there's not many illustrations, and most of the time, it reads factual rather than immersive.I can't see any child reading this book, unless they're on adderal or something The timeline is also annoyingly staggered, and it's quite bland at some points.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had been reading this on and off for months and was so glad that I did. Even though my parents are from India and I am of South Asian descent I never felt like I had a good handle on India’s history going back to ancient times and this book was a really amazing place to start.

It’s meant for “children” according to the subtitle, but it really is quite wordy and mature for a children, if you ask me. I found it a good place to start as an adult, I can’t imagine a child understanding a lot of the concepts mentioned. So I would recommend it teens and older as a starting point, but not for children at all.

[Arya · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simple account of Indian history in a clear, lucid language. Apt for young children to know the past that has shaped today's country. Very easy for people who are reading about the country for the first time to understand the phases of reign that passed over.
Absolutely loved it!

[Shiven Jain · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book took me full twelve days to finish… But I look back at it with no regrets. A little boring but otherwise nice!

[Zafer Bozkaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended for brief history in simple explanation.

[Ranjitha · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book gives a comprehensive understanding of Indian history written based on facts and a must-read book for children to understand history in India.

[Rohini Krishnan · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's like reading a story book, once you start reading you don't want to stop. Children wil definitely love this short, concise n written in layman language.

[Sujan · Rating 2 out of 5]

For those who want to have a glimpse of India's history up to the partition in 1947, this book may be of great help. However, this book lacks highly in insightful observations or personal viewpoints which are to be expected from a fine-tuned history book. Actually it is as much drab as history can get.