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Describes early India from the 3rd to the 8th centuries, the caste system, and how even the life of the peasant was enlivened by many festivals from the grave to the riotous. The lofe of towns, the craftsmen and merchants, was more varied and sophisticated than popularly believed. The author describes the food, clothes and houses of the different classes and the position of women and children. He examines the ascetic practices of orthodox brahmans and Buddhist monks, as well as the Indians attitude to war and their love the arts and sciences. Hardcover, 176 pages, illustrated and indexed.
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- PublisherG.P. Putnam
- Publication date1969
- ISBN 10 0399200592
- ISBN 13 9780399200595
- BindingHardcover
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