![]() ![]() Pye, Foreign Affairs "A comprehensive account. carefully uncovers India's prehistory–a great challenge given that the ancient Indians left no texts–and skillfully describes the evolving Indian concepts of kingship, statecraft, and military strategy." –Lucian W. ![]() Without peer among general studies, a history that is intelligent, incisive, and eminently readable." –Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Ambitious. ![]() One of the best to be published in the field for some time and could be read to great advantage by students of Indian history and by those who enjoy history in general." –Bawa Satinder Singh, The Journal of Asian Studies "A superb one-volume history of a land that defies reduction into simple narrative. ![]() Keay's treatment of early India is often sprinkled with his passionate eloquence, which is also evident in the rest of the book. Keay deals well with India's long and intricate history. It illuminates the present." –Thrity Umrigar, The Boston Globe "A handsomely published book with over sixty wonderful relevant maps, charts, and tables, and a plethora of beautiful illustrations, many of them in color. "Keay's panoramic vision and multidisciplinary approach serves the function of all great historical writing. ![]()
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