The Shortest History of India by John Zubrzycki
India—a cradle of civilization with five millennia of history, a country of immense consequence and contradiction—often defies ready understanding. What holds its people together—across its many cultures, races, languages, and creeds—and how has India evolved into the liberal democracy it is today? From the Harappan era to Muslim invasions, the Great Mughals, British rule, independence, and present-day hopes, John Zubrzycki distills India’s colossal history into a gripping true story filled with legendary lives: Alexander the Great, Akbar, Robert Clive, Tipu Sultan, Lakshmi Bai, Lord Curzon, Jinnah, and Gandhi. India’s gifts to the world include Buddhism, yoga, the concept of zero, the largest global diaspora—and its influence is only growing. Already the world’s largest democracy, in 2023, India became the most populous nation. Can India overcome its political, social, and religious tensions to be the next global superpower? As the world watches—and wonders—this Shortest History is an essential, clarifying read. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.-
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John Zubrzycki an Australian author with a PhD in Indian history from the University of New South Wales and a former foreign news editor with The Australian, has worked as a correspondent in India and as a diplomat in New Delhi and Jakarta. His five other books on India include The Shortest History of India.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781615199976 |
| ISBN 10 | 1615199977 |
| Title | The Shortest History of India |
| Author | John Zubrzycki |
| Series | The Shortest History Series |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Experiment |
| Year published | 2023-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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