The Puffin History of India - Vol : 2
- Publisher : Penguin Random House
- Publishing year : February 2014
- Binding : Paperback
- ISBN : 9780143333272
- Imprint : Puffin Books
- Age Group : Young Reader
- Language : English
This book begins at the turning pointat which India attains independencefrom the British. Following the trauma ofthe Par ...
This book begins at the turning pointat which India attains independencefrom the British. Following the trauma ofthe Partition, the focus shifts to the makingof the Constitution, the integration of the565 princely states, and the setting up of theadministrative, legislative and judiciary systems.This is the story of India's people and the makingof our nation. Well researched and engaging,it is a contemporary history of India. It speaksof our art, culture, events and personalities thathave shaped the country in recent times. Nuggetsof fascinating information, attractive illustrationsand detailed maps make the book a fantastic read.Ideal for students and youngreaders, this amazing reference guidehelps to bring the past to life like never before.
Roshen Dalal was born in Mussoorie, and lived in various places in India, including Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi, before settling in Dehradun, where she now resides along with several rescued cats and a dog. She has an MA and a PhD in ancient Indian history from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She has taught both at school and university level, and has been involved in research in the fields of history, religion, philosophy and education.
She is the author of the bestselling two-volume Puffin History of India; The Puffin History of the World, also in two volumes; India at 70: Snapshots since Independence; The Religions of India: A Concise Guide to Nine Major Faiths; Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide; The Vedas: An Introduction to Hinduism's Sacred Texts and The Compact Timeline History of the World. Apart from books, she has written numerous articles and book reviews. Having been an editor for many years, she is now a full-time writer and is currently working on a book on the Upanishads.
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