A Cultural History of India |
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| Editor:
| Basham, A. L. |
| Series title: | Oxford India Paperbacks Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-563921-6 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 1998 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press India
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $36.32AUD $37.95 |
Book Description:
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This book, edited by the well-known historian A. L. Basham, presents a comprehensive survey of Indian culture, covering such aspects as religion, philosophy, social organization, literature, art. architecture, music and science. It includes a special section dealing with the influence of Indian civilization on the rest of the world, as well as details of the political history of the region to provide a chronological framework for the non-specialist. Contributorsinclude such eminent...
More DescriptionThis book, edited by the well-known historian A. L. Basham, presents a comprehensive survey of Indian culture, covering such aspects as religion, philosophy, social organization, literature, art. architecture, music and science. It includes a special section dealing with the influence of Indian civilization on the rest of the world, as well as details of the political history of the region to provide a chronological framework for the non-specialist. Contributorsinclude such eminent scholars as Professor S. Radhakrishnan, Professor T. Burrow, Professor S. N. Das and Dr Percival Spear.