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A Brief History of India
Contributor(s): Daniélou, Alain (Author), Hurry, Kenneth F. (Translator)

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ISBN: 0892819235     ISBN-13: 9780892819232
Publisher: Inner Traditions International
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Published: February 2003
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Annotation: Dani?lou'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" (200,000 copies sold)Alain Dani?lou approaches the history of India from a new perspective--as a sympathetic outsider, yet one who understands the deepest workings of the culture. Because the history of India covers such a long span of time, rather than try to create an exhaustive chronology of dates and events, Dani?lou instead focuses on enduring institutions that remain constant despite the ephemeral historical events that occur. His selections, synthesis, and narration create a thoroughly engaging and readable journey through time, with a level of detail and comprehensiveness that is truly a marvel.Because of the continuity of its civilization, its unique social system, and the tremendous diversity of cultures, races, languages, and religions that exist in its vast territory, India is like a history museum. Its diverse groups maintained their separate identities and never fully supplanted the culture and knowledge of their predecessors. Even today one may encounter in India primitive Stone Age people whose technology has remained at what is considered prehistoric levels. Thus Dani?lou's examination of India reveals not only the diversity and historical events and trends of that country, but also the history of all mankind. ThroughDani?lou's history of India we learn from whence we came, what we have discovered over the years in the fields of science, arts, technology, social structures, religions, and philosophical concepts, and what the future may hold for us.
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Asia - India & South Asia
Dewey: 954
LCCN: 2002038707
Physical Information: 1.23" H x 6.2" W x 9.5" L (1.60 lbs) 384 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Indian
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product
Review Citations: Library Journal 02/01/2003 pg. 100
 
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Dani lou'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 (200,000 copies sold)

Alain Dani lou approaches the history of India from a new perspective--as a sympathetic outsider, yet one who understands the deepest workings of the culture. Because the history of India covers such a long span of time, rather than try to create an exhaustive chronology of dates and events, Dani lou instead focuses on enduring institutions that remain constant despite the ephemeral historical events that occur. His selections, synthesis, and narration create a thoroughly engaging and readable journey through time, with a level of detail and comprehensiveness that is truly a marvel.

Because of the continuity of its civilization, its unique social system, and the tremendous diversity of cultures, races, languages, and religions that exist in its vast territory, India is like a history museum. Its diverse groups maintained their separate identities and never fully supplanted the culture and knowledge of their predecessors. Even today one may encounter in India primitive Stone Age people whose technology has remained at what is considered prehistoric levels. Thus Dani lou's examination of India reveals not only the diversity and historical events and trends of that country, but also the history of all mankind. Through Dani lou's history of India we learn from whence we came, what we have discovered over the years in the fields of science, arts, technology, social structures, religions, and philosophical concepts, and what the future may hold for us.


Contributor Bio(s): Danielou, Alain: - Alain Daniélou (1907-1994) spent more than 15 years in the traditional society of India, using only the Sanskrit and Hindi languages and studying music and philosophy with eminent scholars. He was duly initiated into esoteric Shaivism, which gave him unusual access to texts transmitted through the oral tradition alone. He is the author of more than 30 books on the religion, history, and arts of India and the Mediterranean.
 
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