Explores ancient civilizations and cultures from the dawn of humankind up to and including the Middle Ages.

Accessible, informative, and suitable for the home or school, this book presents detailed information on ancient and medieval history in a fun, playful way, with colour photographs and illustrations throughout.

Sketches of eighty historians with translated excerpts from eighty eight of their works.

A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India is the most comprehensive textbook yet for undergraduate and postgraduate students. It introduces students to original sources such as ancient texts, artefacts, inscriptions and coins, illustrating how historians construct history on their basis. Its clear and balanced explanation of concepts and historical debates enables students to independently evaluate evidence, arguments and theories. This remarkable textbook allows the reader to visualize and understand the rich and varied remains of India s ancient past, transforming the process of discovering that past into an exciting experience.