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“It’s a fantastic introduction to everything you might need to know about ancient India. India is such a complex place, and its history is so complex that it is very easy to get lost in it or obsess about a particular part of it and ignore everything else. There’s so much going on…Burjor Avari’s book is a brilliant introduction because it talks you through all of the main points, the key eras, the dominant ideas or religions or philosophical or political movements going on. It also brings in snippets of the evidence itself, so he’s not just telling a story. He’ll say, ‘Have a look at this image or have a look at this excerpt to understand what I’m talking about.’ I would recommend the book to anyone who wants to get started on ancient India. It’s my go-to book, unquestionably.” Read more...
