India

India

by Chatterjee, Manini

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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.

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Title Statements

  • Full title :India / written by Manini Chatterjee and Anita Roy.

Summary

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.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2002.
  • Edition:1st American ed

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Dorling Kindersley
  • Place of Publication:New York
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2002.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (61, [3] pages) : : illustrations (chiefly color), color map.

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9780756668006, 075666800X
  • oclc:ocn607553346
  • LC Classification:DS436
  • Dewey Decimal:954/.0022/2

Table of Contents

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.

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