Chatterjee, Manini
India written by Manini Chatterjee and Anita Roy. - 1st American ed. - New York : Dorling Kindersley, 2002. - 61, [3] p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 28 cm. - DK eyewitness books .
Includes index.
Diverse land - First great civilizations -- Land of the Buddha -- Two ancient empires -- Conflicts in the north -- Kingdoms of the south -- Great Mughals -- Taj Mahal -- Arrival of the Europeans -- British Raj -- Struggle for freedom -- Free India -- Life in the village -- Big cities -- Art & sculpture -- Traditional craftwork -- Fabrics & weaves -- Jewelry -- Literary tradition -- Music -- Classical dance -- Cinema & theater -- Mouthwatering cuisine -- Animal kingdom -- Science & technology -- Medicine & healing -- Religion & beliefs -- Rites & rituals -- Festivals.
Here is a compelling and visually stunning guide to the rich diversity of life in India. Photographs show fascinating customs and rituals together with exquisite artworks, artifacts, and temples--offering a unique "eyewitness" of the intriguing nation.
9780789490292 9780789489715 (cover) 9780789490292
2003542754
India--History
India--Civilization
India--Social life and customs
India.
j954 Cha 29
India written by Manini Chatterjee and Anita Roy. - 1st American ed. - New York : Dorling Kindersley, 2002. - 61, [3] p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 28 cm. - DK eyewitness books .
Includes index.
Diverse land - First great civilizations -- Land of the Buddha -- Two ancient empires -- Conflicts in the north -- Kingdoms of the south -- Great Mughals -- Taj Mahal -- Arrival of the Europeans -- British Raj -- Struggle for freedom -- Free India -- Life in the village -- Big cities -- Art & sculpture -- Traditional craftwork -- Fabrics & weaves -- Jewelry -- Literary tradition -- Music -- Classical dance -- Cinema & theater -- Mouthwatering cuisine -- Animal kingdom -- Science & technology -- Medicine & healing -- Religion & beliefs -- Rites & rituals -- Festivals.
Here is a compelling and visually stunning guide to the rich diversity of life in India. Photographs show fascinating customs and rituals together with exquisite artworks, artifacts, and temples--offering a unique "eyewitness" of the intriguing nation.
9780789490292 9780789489715 (cover) 9780789490292
2003542754
India--History
India--Civilization
India--Social life and customs
India.
j954 Cha 29