The archaeology of early historic South Asia :
Allchin, F. Raymond 1923-2010.
The archaeology of early historic South Asia : the emergence of cities and states / F.R. Allchin ; with contributions from George Erdosy ... [et al.]. - Cambridge : New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1995. - xvii, 371 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 342-357) and index.
Part. I: The background Part. II: The rise of cities and states Part. III: The Mauryan empire and its aftermath. Part. IV: Conclusion.
Cities and states developed in South Asia between c. BC 800 and AD 250, as Hinduism and Buddhism arose and spread. Drawing on archaeological studies and also on texts and inscriptions, this book explores the character of the early Indian cities, paying particular attention to their art and architecture and analysing the political ideas that shaped the state systems. The authors chart the development of the settlement pattern in the Ganges valley through to the rise of cities and the formation of the Mauryan empire and its successor states. They also trace the spread of cities and states throughout South Asia to the opening centuries of the Christian era, offering an Indian perspective on the contacts with the Greek and Roman worlds that followed the invasion of Alexander the Great.
0521375479 (hbk) 0521376955 (pbk.)
Excavations (Archaeology)--South Asia.
South Asia--Antiquities.
934 / ALL
The archaeology of early historic South Asia : the emergence of cities and states / F.R. Allchin ; with contributions from George Erdosy ... [et al.]. - Cambridge : New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1995. - xvii, 371 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 342-357) and index.
Part. I: The background Part. II: The rise of cities and states Part. III: The Mauryan empire and its aftermath. Part. IV: Conclusion.
Cities and states developed in South Asia between c. BC 800 and AD 250, as Hinduism and Buddhism arose and spread. Drawing on archaeological studies and also on texts and inscriptions, this book explores the character of the early Indian cities, paying particular attention to their art and architecture and analysing the political ideas that shaped the state systems. The authors chart the development of the settlement pattern in the Ganges valley through to the rise of cities and the formation of the Mauryan empire and its successor states. They also trace the spread of cities and states throughout South Asia to the opening centuries of the Christian era, offering an Indian perspective on the contacts with the Greek and Roman worlds that followed the invasion of Alexander the Great.
0521375479 (hbk) 0521376955 (pbk.)
Excavations (Archaeology)--South Asia.
South Asia--Antiquities.
934 / ALL