History: A Journey Through The Ages Themes In Indian History

by R. N. Dhar

The book is primarily meant as a reference book for these who are keen to know their past. The book covers the history of ancient India from prehistoric times to about the eighth century. An effort has been made in this book to highlight the forces and factors behind the rise, growth and spread of civilization and culture in ancient India rather than present details of dynastic history.

The growth and diffusion of various aspects of civilization, the peculiar from of a social system that developed in India and state formation have been treated clearly.