History of Ancient India

Rama Shankar Tripathi

ISBN 10: 8120800176 / ISBN 13: 9788120800175

Published by Motilal Banarsidass, 1992

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This book gives an authoritative up to date and compendious account of the history institutions and culture of India from the earliest times to the advent of the Moslem period. It is based on all available materials literary epigraphic and numismatic and is written in a most elegant sober and lucid style. The author brings to bear upon his task not only profound scholarship and critical acumen but also a scrupulous regard for historical truth accuracy of facts and impartiality of judgement. The merit of the book has been enhanced by an exhaustive bibliography and a comprehensive index. Students scholars and the general reader alike will find the book highly interesting useful and valuable for study and references. (jacket) 605 pp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of Ancient India
• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8120800176
• ISBN 13: 9788120800175
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

This book gives an authoritative, up-to-date, and compendious account of the history, institutions and culture of India from the earliest times to the advent of the Moslem period. It is based on all available materials--literary, epigraphic, and numismatic--and is written in a most elegant, sober, and lucid style. The author brings to bear upon his task not only profound scholarship and critical acumen but also a scrupulous regard for historical truth, accuracy of facts and impartiality of judgement. The merit of the book has been enhanced by an exhaustive Bibliography and a comprehensive Index. Students, scholars and the general reader alike will find the book highly interesting, useful and valuable for study and references.