A Brief History of India
$58.49
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
2 November 2003
Summary
Daniélou’s powerful rebuttal to the conventional view of India’s history, which calls for a massive reevaluation of the history of humanity.
- Explores historical occurrences from each major time period starting with the first appearance of man 30,000 years ago.
- Couples the clarity and perspective of an outsider with the unique and specific knowledge of an insider.
- By the internationally recognized Hindu scholar and translator of The Complete Kama Sutra …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892819232 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0892819235 |
| Author: | Alain Danielou, Alain Dani?lou |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 2 November 2003 |
| Weight: | 907g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 159mm x 32mm |
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Critics Review
“This work is recommended for all libraries.”
“Our debt to Daniélou’s scholarship and humanity is immeasurable.” * The Times Literary Supplement *“A synthesis of events and a survey of the development of India’s civilization, social system, and diversity of cultures.” * The Midwest Book Review, December 2003, Vol. 11 No. 12 *“Alain Daniélou is the foremost living interpreter of Hinduism. His books are remarkable for their clarity and scholarship.” * Interview Magazine *“This work is recommended for all libraries.” * Library Journal, February 1, 2003 *
About The Author
Alain Danielou
Alain Daniélou (1907-1994) spent 20 years in India studying music and philosophy with eminent scholars of the Hindu tradition. He is the author of more than 30 books on the religion, history, and arts of India and the Mediterranean, including The Myths and Gods of India and The Hindu Temple, and is the translator of The Complete Kama Sutra.
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