State, Pluralism, and the Indian Historical Tradition

by Satish Chandra

Book Overview

This collection of seminal essays, by one of the most eminent historians and educationists, provides a comprehensive view of medieval India. Satish Chandra explores four main themes-evolution of state, role of towns and urbanism, the historical and maritime traditions, and cultural pluralism.

Towards the end of the volume, Chandra surveys the role of leading Indian historians in promoting a more critical and secular view of medieval India. In a concluding historical assessment of the last fifty years, he highlights the role India could play in a challenging world order.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198064209
• ISBN13: 9780198064206
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.4"