India and South Asia - A Short History

Informationen zum Autor David Ludden is professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania. He teaches Social, Economic and South Asian History. Klappentext Combining factual information with a critical approach which probes the nature of culture and identity, this concise yet authoritative account paints a graphic picture of an area stretching from the Indian Ocean to the Himalayan mountains. This new edition surveys nearly 5000 years, from the early settlers of prehistory to the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi and the Tamil Tiger conflicts. Particular emphasis is placed on the last 200 years, while the key theme of shifting regional identities underpins its insights in to the social, economic and spiritual past of the region. Zusammenfassung Offers insight into the key economic, social, and political developments that have shaped both the individual countries of South Asia and the region as a whole.

Product details

• Authors: David Ludden, Ludden David
• Publisher: Oneworld
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 07.11.2013
• EAN: 9781851689361
• ISBN: 978-1-85168-936-1
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 26 mm
• Series: The Short Histories; Short Histories
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Asian History, Indian sub-continent, South Asia (Indian sub-continent), HISTORY / Asia / South / General