The Wonder That Was India.: a Survey of the History and Culture of the Indian Sub-Continent Before the Coming of the Muslims by Basham, A. L - 1975

London: Fontana, 1975. xix, 572pp, index, bibliography, appendices, num bw ills. Or card covers. Spine and rear cover faded, pages toned at edges and margins. Provides a general outline of India's ancient culture. Deals with the history and culture of India fromthe early civilisation of the Indus Valley to the coming of the Muslims, covering all aspects of Indian life and thought both in the Aryen north and the Dravidian south. The work contains over 200 ills, many previously unpublished, in half-tone and color, together with line illustrations and maps. It includes chapters on Pre-History, Political Histary, Political Life and Thought, Social Order, Everyday Life, Religion & Philosophy, Arts, Language and Literature and contains many original translations from the classical languages of India. A classic in its field.. Third Paperback Printing. Trade Paperback. Good. 8vo.