In the 13th Century, Marco Polo described India as a land of wonders, and his observation is no less true today. India is the worlds largest democracy, a nuclear power, and a rising economic giant-but also the worlds most ancient surviving civilization, with unbroken continuity stretching back into prehistory. It is a land of tremendous spirituality punctuated by terrible religious violence, of vast deserts and Himalayan peaks that disappear into the sky, of remote Mughal forts and jam-packed megacities, and of the worlds most glorious architectural splendors: the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, and Luytens Delhi. An epicenter of trade and a land of extraordinary riches, India has played a prominent role in world history. At the beginning of the 21st century, India has once again become a leading player on the world stage. In India, Michael Wood leads his audience on six eye-opening journeys into the subcontinent, where he uncovers the fabulous sights and sounds, the dazzling achievements, and the dramatic history of the worlds most influential civilization.
This sumptuously illustrated book is a magical mix of history and travelogue, and an unforgettable portrait of India-past, present, and future.
- ISBN10 0465003591
- ISBN13 9780465003594
- Publish Date 13 November 2007 (first published 1 January 2000)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Basic Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English