A History of India

by Peter Robb

A History of India explores the principal themes that unify Indian history and offers the reader a sophisticated and accessible view of India's dynamics from ancient times, the Mughal Empire, the British Raj through post-1947 India. The book examines Indian politics, religious beliefs, caste, environment, nationalism, colonialism, and gender, among other issues. The book also discusses long-term economic development, the impact of global trade, and the origins of rural poverty. Peter Robb's clear, fluent narrative explores the interplay between India's empires, regions of rule, customs, and beliefs, and is an ideal starting-point for those with an interest in India's past and present.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, India

368 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2002

About the author

Emeritus professor, SOAS South Asia Institute
https://www.soas.ac.uk/staff/staff317...


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Reviews

[Калоян Захариев · Rating 2 out of 5]

Интересен научен труд, но не ми допадна. Автораа се спира детайлно на многобройни въпроси, част от които толкова маловажни, че просто не знам защо е писал по тях. Същевременно други просто подминава.Например завладяването на Индия от Великобритания е описано в рамките на два листа. Нищо не се споменава за независимостта на Индия, за разделението, за войните с Пакистан, за Махатма Ганди като личност. Определено очаквах нещо повече.

[Carlyn Cole · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too big of a subject to tackle in a book of this size, and that not done as well is it could have been done.