Interpreting Early India

by Romila Thapar

Book Overview

In this study, Romila Thapar argues the importance of understanding and positioning various well-established perspectives on the Indian past in order to arrive at an informed understanding of contemporary situations--such as disputes between Hindus and other Indian communities. It is vitally important for historians and informed lay readers to consider the wide range of opinions and views that are available on the Indian past, interpretations have...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195633423
• ISBN13: 9780195633429
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"