The Wonder That Was India
by A. L. Basham
Taste attributes: historicaldocumentaryslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA grounded non-fiction book that is heavy, slow-burning and inventive. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
An account of Indian history from the beginnings of the Indus Valley civilisation up to mediaeval India, ending before the Mughal period. A comprehensive textbook for the beginner in Indian studies, its commentary on the Indian social, religious and administrative way during the subcontinent's formative years way is particularly engaging,
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- Author
- A. L. Basham
- Published
- 1954
- Pages
- 568
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