The Story of India
Author(s): Michael Wood
In "The Story of India", Michael Wood weaves a spellbinding narrative out of the 10,000-year history of the subcontinent. Home today to more than a fifth of the world's population, India gave birth to the oldest and most influential civilization on Earth, to four world religions, and to the world's largest democracy. Now, as India bids to become a global economic giant, Michael sets out on an epic journey across this vibrant country to trace the roots of India's present in the incredible riches of her past. "The Story of India" is a magical mixture of history and travelogue, and an unforgettable portrait of India - past, present and future.
General Information
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- : Ebury Press
- : 0.28
- : June 2008
- : 198mm X 126mm X 22mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Michael Wood
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 954
- : 320
- : Asian / Middle Eastern history
- : Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps
- : Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps
More About The Product
A mesmerizing portrait of the Indian subcontinent by one of Britain's finest historians
For more than 20 years, historian and broadcaster Michael Wood has made compelling journeys into the past, which have brought history alive for a generation of readers and viewers. He is the author of several highly praised books on English history including In Search of the Dark Ages, The Domesday Quest, In Search of England and In Search of Shakespeare. He has over 80 documentary films to his name, among them Art of the Western World, Legacy, In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great, Conquistadors and In Search of Myths and Heroes.