| Edition |
Second edition. |
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[Enhanced Credo edition] |
| Description |
1 online resource (24 entries) : 67 images ; digital files |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
List of illustrations -- List of maps -- List of tables -- Acknowledgments -- Note on photos -- Introduction -- 1. Land, climate, and prehistory -- 2. Caste, kings, and the Hindu world order (1000 B.C.E.-700 C.E.) -- 3. Turks, Afghans, and Mughals (600-1800) -- 4. The jewel in the crown (1757-1885) -- 5. Becoming modern / the colonial way (1800-1900) -- 6. Toward freedom (1885-1920) -- 7. Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement (1920-1948) -- 8. Constructing the nation (1950-1996) -- 9. Bollywood and beyond (1947-2010) -- 10. India in the twenty-first century (1996-2010) -- Appendixes : 1. Basic facts about India; 2. Chronology; 3. Bibliography; 4. Suggested reading. |
| Access |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
| Summary |
Admired for its spiritual traditions (two of the world's major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, originated here), for its peaceful struggle for independence led by Mohandas K. Gandhi, and for its vibrant culture (from Bollywood and spicy cuisine to classical music and world-renowned authors), India has had a long and fascinating history. However, while most people are familiar with certain parts of Indian history and culture, the roots of the country's contemporary society and politics are not always well understood in the West. Covering approximately 5,000 years of history, this revised resource offers an accessible, reliable introduction to the rich and diverse history of India. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Local Note |
Credo Reference General Reference |
| Subject |
India -- History.
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India. |
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History. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 0816081433 9780816081431 (DLC) 2010026316 xviii, 414 pages : illustrations, maps |
| ISBN |
9781787852761 electronic version |
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9780816081431 acid-free paper |
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