Readings in early Indian history /
Thapar, Romila.
Readings in early Indian history / Romila Thapar. - New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2013. - x, 492 pages : map ; 22 cm
Essays; previously published.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
I. Historiography -- II. Economy and Society -- III. Changing Political Formations -- IV. Religion, Philosophy, and Society -- V. Towards Further Change --
This book discusses the period from 1000 BC to the end of the sixth century AD. Divided into five thematic sections, the first section discusses questions like perceptions, historical consciousness, and approaches to the study of ancient Indian history. The second and third parts give a detailed account of changes in society and economy and the evolution and transformation of the political formations from ancient times. The segment on religion presents information on development in the field of religion and philosophy while the last section underlines changes which paved way for new socio-economic and political formations. The new Introduction updates research on the subject and explains the various themes discussed in the volume.
9780198083764 0198083769
India -- History.
India--History.
934 / THA
Readings in early Indian history / Romila Thapar. - New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2013. - x, 492 pages : map ; 22 cm
Essays; previously published.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
I. Historiography -- II. Economy and Society -- III. Changing Political Formations -- IV. Religion, Philosophy, and Society -- V. Towards Further Change --
This book discusses the period from 1000 BC to the end of the sixth century AD. Divided into five thematic sections, the first section discusses questions like perceptions, historical consciousness, and approaches to the study of ancient Indian history. The second and third parts give a detailed account of changes in society and economy and the evolution and transformation of the political formations from ancient times. The segment on religion presents information on development in the field of religion and philosophy while the last section underlines changes which paved way for new socio-economic and political formations. The new Introduction updates research on the subject and explains the various themes discussed in the volume.
9780198083764 0198083769
India -- History.
India--History.
934 / THA