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Gopal Bhargava |
Encyclopaedia of Art and Culture in India (27 vols.) |
$1,557.99 $1,168.49 |
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| This scientifically researched 27 volume Encyclopaedia of Art and Culture in India is a vast treasure of knowledge and information on 28 States and seven Union Territories.
Each volume contains an Introduction on the particular state describing its origin, history, geography, economy, and 23 chapters on topics ranging from the cultural change over period of time from the very early period of time from the very early period to the modern times to religion, pursuit of education, position of... |
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K.M. Suresh (Ed.) |
Encyclopaedia of Indian Architecture: Hindu, Buddhist, Jain & Islamic: Hindu |
$1,062.99 $797.24 |
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| This volume of the book entitled 'Encyclopaedia of Indian Architecture' is devoted to the study of Hindu architecture. It has fourty-six chapters. The Chapters in this volume deal with the origin of architecture in India, the architecture of Rgvedic period, the architecture in the later Vedas and Brahmanas, the Vastuvidya in Sutra literature, the settlement patterns, urban planning and architecture of Harappans, the residential architecture of Harappans, the architecture in the age of Ramayana,... |
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P. Chenna Reddy (Ed.) |
Saundaryashri: Studies of Indian History, Archaeology, Literature & Philosophy (5 Vol. Set) |
$884.99 $663.74 |
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| The present book unusually runs into five volumes comprising nearly 175 papers dealing with the recent findings and interpretation relating to Literature; Archaeology: Prehistory and Proto-history, Rock Art, Early and Historical Cultures, Marine Archaeology, Science & Conservation; Architecture & Sculpture; Epigraphy & Numismatics; History; Religion & Philosophy. This book will attract the scholars, students and laymen alike.
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Ganganath Jha |
Manusmrti with the Manubhasya of Medhatithi (10 Volume set) |
$799.99 $599.99 |
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| Ganganatha Jha's Multi-volume Manusmrti, originally published by the University of Calcutta between 1920 and 1939, is, as indicated by its subtitle "The Laws of Manu with the Bhasya of Medhatithi", mainly an edition and translation of the Mula text together with the 'explanation' of the most celebrated commentator. Medhatithi's Manubhasya has been characterized by one of the leading scholars on Dharmasastra, J. Duncan M. Derrett, as a large repertory of opinion on the meaning of the... |
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The Wealth of India: A Dictionary of Indian Raw Materials & Industrial Products: Second Supplement Series (Raw Materials) - 11 Volumes |
$690.49 $517.87 |
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| The demand for Wealth of India volumes is persistently growing from its users, and hence a Second Supplement Series to the Wealth of India-Raw Materials is being launched. The series shall contain supplementary information for the period 1982-86 and 1995-96 (wherever available) for all A to Z plant entries and does not differ substantially in overall presentation and arrangement from the parent series.
The volumes of this series have significant potential in the light of the present global... |
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A.H. Dani, V.M. Masson, Janos Harmatta, B.A. Litvinsky |
History of Civilizations of Central Asia (4 Vols.) (In Five Parts) |
$576.99 $432.74 |
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| Review -"No Doubt,it is a noble venture of the Unesco to collect and edit these four volumes on the History of Civilization of Central Asia in such details as are not available elsewhere.Especially,the first three volumes are important and useful which no doubt removes a long felt necessity. .....The Hon. Federico Mayor,Director General of the Unesco, the members of the International Scientific Committee,members of the Reading Committee and each and every contributor to these four volumes,the... |
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James Gardner |
Encyclopaedia of Faiths and Religions of the World:An Indepth Study of all Religions and Religious Sects, their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs - 5 Volumes |
$525.49 $394.12 |
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| The main design of the present Work is, as its title indicates, to exhibit an accurate, comprehensive, and impartial view of the "Faiths of the World". These are in themselves so numerous, intricate, and often obscure, that fully and satisfactorily to set forth their peculiar doctrines and principles, as well as their rites, ceremonies and customs, has been a task of extreme difficulty, requiring much laborious investigation and careful discrimination.
The aim of the present work is to depict... |
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Zhu Xintian |
The Fantastic Beings of Ancient India: From 2500 B.C. to the VIth Centery A.D. (Vol. 1) |
$437.99 $328.49 |
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| The origin and evolution of fantastic beings and animals, the vyala, have not been deeply studied by scholars so far. The meaning and purpose of these fantastic figures has been lost in a far distant past.Scholars have still different interpretations for the composite animals seen on the Indus Valley seals and the sculptures and statuettes of the early period in India. Yet it is proved in this work, that there is a resemblance between composite animals of the Indus Valley and those discovered... |
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James Cowles Prichard |
World Civilizations (5 Vols.) |
$412.99 $309.74 |
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| This is the first comprehensive work seeking to present in totality the races, tribes and natives of the world. It is the first authoritative study of the original inhabitants of the world and covers in fascinating detail almost every aspect-Origin, Characteristics, Physical History, Customs, Languages, Mythologies, Traditions, Flora, Fauna etc.
The book interprets thoughts, theories, meanings and views on the origin, history, diffusion, structure and inter-relation of the cultures of... |
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Onkar Rahi |
Khajuraho Unknown |
$384.99 $288.74 |
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| Khajuraho Unknown is a book about Khajuraho temple- complex, a world heritage, which presents before us sculpture as manifestation of refinement rekindling creative fire all around us. Khajuraho art has the lucidity of structure with passionate unrest, riotous activity and a preference for vast, wild and the predominantly picturesque. The sculptors not only have portrayed individual figures but turned sculpture to compositions with innumerable legends invading the stones of Khajuraho... |
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Gelong Lodro Sangpo |
Abhidharmakosa-Bhasya of Vasubandhu (Set of 4 Vols.): The Treasury of the Abhidharma and its (Auto) Commentary |
$375.49 $281.62 |
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| Vasubandhu’s Abhidharmakosa-Bhasya (ca. 380-390), besides its culminating achievement in streamlining the overall structure of the exposition of the preceding Abhidharma manuals, is unmatched by any of the preceding manuals in respect of its comprehensiveness – incorporating all important Vaibhasika doctrines since the time of the Abhidharma-mahavibhasa – of its excellent skill in definition and elucidation, and of its ability to clarify the difficult points involved in... |
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Malati Mahajan |
Deccan: Society & Economy |
$358.99 $269.24 |
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| The present project is based mainly on the inscriptions issued by the kings of Satavahana, Vakataka, Calukya of Badami, Rastrakuta, Calukya of Kalyani, Yadava and Silahara dynasties as well as of some other dynasties which had some sort of contacts with these royal families and the data obtained is supplemented and corroborated wherever possible and essential with the evidence available from other sources.
Taking into account the vast gamut of the territory and the period of the study is... |
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B.R. Mani (ed.) |
Expressions in Indian Art: Essays in Memory of Shri M.C. Joshi (In 2 Volumes) |
$352.99 $264.74 |
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| Expressions in Indian Art contains essays on art and architecture. Seventy-five articles in the volume cover various aspects of Indian art and architecture through the ages. Famous centers of art and architecture dealt with are Mohenjo-dara, Harappa, Chanhu-dara, Kalibangan, Dholavira, Banavali, Lothal, Amravati, Sanchi, Sanghol, Mathura, Sarnath, Deogarh, Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri, Mahasthan, Bangarh, Khajuraho, Bhubneswar, Kanchipuram, Badami, Ajanta, Udaipur, Sirpur, Modhera, Ramgarh,... |
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P. Chenna Reddy (Ed.) |
Recent Researches in Archaeology, History and Culture |
$352.99 $264.74 |
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| This well-researched set in two volumes in honour of Prof K.V Raman has 80 papers on prehistory, protohistory, historical cultures, art, architecture, iconography, epigraphy and numismatics by several distinguished scholars edited by Prof. P. Chenna Reddy. This excellent publication provides the latest results of research to scholars and students in India and abroad and presents a panoramic view of Indian archaeology, history and culture.
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S.D. Trivedi (Ed.) |
The Glorious Heritage of India ((In Memory of Prof. R.C. Sharma) |
$352.99 $264.74 |
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| Prof. R.C. Sharma was an internationally acclaimed scholar of Indology with specialization in Art-History and Museology. We are brining out two volumes comprising of research papers on different aspects of Indology.
In these volumes a new light has been thrown on some aspects hitherto unexplored. Many stalwarts of history, art and epigraphy have expressed their scholarly views for the first time in these volumes. Even young scholars have been encouraged to contribute their papers on available... |
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Vaishali Welankar |
Vaishnavism: An Iconographical Study |
$352.99 $264.74 |
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| Iconography as a key to trace the socio-religious changes has been attempted successfully by some eminent scholars like Dr. R. Champaklakshmi, Dr. Haripriya Rangarajan etc. The present volume is in alignment with such efforts and yet stands distinctive as it tries to probe into the question of amalgamation of various incoming trends for shaping the sectarian scenario as revealed through iconographic developments.
The study is confined to the Marathi speaking region and pertains to the time... |
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Rene Grousset |
The Civilizations of the East : An Indepth Study of Asiatic Arts & Cultures from the Earliest Times to the Dawn of Modern Era - 4 Volumes |
$350.49 $262.87 |
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| The Civilizations of the East is a stimulating and perceptive survey of oriental civilizations and traces their evolution from the earliest times to the dawn of modern era.
The book provides an unparalleled source of insight into Asiatic arts and cultures. It is a study of eastern ideals and schools of art and contains a detailed account of archaeological and artistic data of the continent. The book also provides a guiding thread among the various styles and periods and gives an... |
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Swami Parmeshwaranand |
Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Puranas (5 Vols.) |
$325.00 $243.75 |
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| The Puranas have inspired and sustained the Hindu culture over the millennia. These scriptures have created, strengthened and preserved a great tradition of spirituality. Neither a school of religio-philosophical thought nor any socio-religious movements of the subsequent period of history of India has remained untouched by their influence.This Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Puranas in five volumes offers comprehensive information on more than one thousand Puranic themes and on many aspects... |
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M.C. Joshi |
Early Classical Art of South Asia (Set 2 Vols.) |
$320.99 $240.74 |
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| The present volume 'Early Classical Art of South Asia' is edited by Prof. M.C. Joshi and Dr. D.P. Sharma. The period of Gupta dynasty begins around 319 A.R ends up to 578 A.D. The art of Gupta period has often been referred to as the classical art of early South Asia. The art of Gupta period was characterized by a sensitivity modeled body from a severity of expansion and dominant spiritual purpose.
During Gupta Age there was all-round development particularly in fine arts-literature both... |
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Viraj Shah |
Jaina Rock-Cut Caves in Western India (In 2 Volumes) |
$314.49 $235.87 |
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| The hilly region of Mahrashtra on the western coast of India is famous for a long and rich tradition of rock-cut architecture with some of the famous and world heritage Buddhist and Brahmanical cave-sites such as Ajanta, Ellora and Elephanta. Compared to these, the Jaina caves of the region, except those at Ellora, are little known.
This book attempts to bring to light these less-known Jaina caves, about seventy caves scattered over western, hilly areas and excavated over a span of 1500... |
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Arundhati banerji |
Hari Smriti - Studies on Art Archaeology and Indology (2 Vols) |
$307.99 $230.99 |
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| This collection of sixty-one papers contributed by the scholars from India and abroad is in memory of Dr. H Sarkar who retired as Jt. Director General, Archaeological Survey of India. He is very well known for his invaluable contribution to the field of archaeology. The papers included herein are the outcome of researches done on art, architecture, iconography, epigraphy, numismatic, archaeological explorations and excavations, antiquities and museums, conservation and heritage management... |
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Paul E. Schellinger |
Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Historic Places (3 Vols.) |
$300.49 $225.37 |
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| Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Historic Places is a stimulative and perceptive survey of the most important cities and sites in Asia and Oceania.
The book offers extended histories of the pre-eminent sites, those that have been most notable in human history from ancient times to the present.
Each entry contains an essay in two parts.
Part One is a description of the "condition" of the site, what may be seen there currently.
Part Two, the main portion of the essay, is the history of the... |
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Sunil Khosa |
Antiquities of Western Himalayas (2 Vols.) |
$288.49 $216.37 |
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| Himalaya is known as the abode of Lord Siva. Its cultural, social, religious and political significance is so vast that it allured the foreigners in the ancient past and continues to entice people from every nook and corner even today. The present book Antiquities of Western Himalayas has dealt with the cultural aspects of the western Himalayas. An art heritage may belong to a particular region yet it transcends all physical and language barriers to become a pan-human phenomena. The authors of... |
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Deo Prakash Sharma |
Early Harappans and Indus-Sarasvati Civilization |
$288.49 $216.37 |
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| According to a scholar the Harappan Civilization is the gift of two rivers - the Indus and Sarasvati whose tributaries had played a dominant and decisive role in the origin of this bronze civilization. As of now around 2658 Harappan and its associated sites have been reported, of which 1058 sites are located in the dried-up bank of the Sarasvati river. The Sarasvati was a mighty river between ca. 5000 and 1800 B.C. Around ca. 1800 B.C., due to neo-tectonic movements in the Himalayas, the... |
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Sir Thomas W. Arnold J.V.S. Wilkinson (ed.) |
Indian Miniatures |
$288.49 $216.37 |
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| This volume is devoted to the large collection of Indian Miniatures executed over a period of three centuries over a period of three centuries from about AD 1550 until AD 1800. All these paintings were acquired by one of the great collectors of the world Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968) and at present, are lodged in the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin. |
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