A concise survey of the history of Hinduism, from its origins in the Indus Valley to its increasing popularity in today's Western world. This work focuses particularly on the modern period, it provides an introduction to contemporary Hindu beliefs and practices, and looks at the ways in which this religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world.
I'm not going to lie, this book starts off very dry. The author's goal is to make a short and concise book about Hinduism, which is very difficult, considering how many variations there are inside itself. I actually had to pick up a highlighter and notepad just to keep everything organized and to keep myself focused. After the first chapter, I started to get into the swing of things, and the reading becomes much easier.
