The Wonderland of the East
An introduction to the geographical and cultural setting of ancient India.
The Aryas
Discussion on the origins and migration of the Aryan people into the Indian subcontinent.
The Sources of our Knowledge
Exploration of the primary texts and archaeological findings that inform our understanding of Vedic India.
The Vedas
An overview of the Vedic texts, with a focus on their significance and role in ancient Indian society.
The Rig-Veda: The Older Gods
Analysis of the hymns dedicated to the deities such as Agni, Indra, and Varuna, highlighting their attributes and importance.

Vedic India is a historical and cultural study that explores ancient Indian civilization as revealed through the Rigveda, the oldest of the four Vedas. It is part of the Story of the Nations series and seeks to make early Indian history accessible to a general audience.
Zénaïde Ragozin approaches the Rigveda not merely as a religious text, but as a cultural and historical document, offering insights into the life, beliefs, mythology, and early development of the Indo-Aryan peoples who settled in the Indian subcontinent.