A New History of India
- ISBN-10
- 0195029496
- ISBN-13
- 9780195029499
- Category
- India
- Pages
- 472
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1982
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- Stanley A. Wolpert
Description
A New History of India, now in its fifth edition, explores today's affluent India. This edition remains the most readable and illuminating one-volume history of India and brings students up-to-date on current developments.
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