The story of India/ By Michael Wood
By: Wood, Michael.
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TextPublisher: London: BBC Books, 2008Description: 319 p.ISBN: 9781846074608.Subject(s): India - Civilization | Travel
| Wood, Michael, 1948-DDC classification: 954 Summary: 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.
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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.
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